US offers possible compromise at start of climate treaty talks
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A deal may be reached on manmade greenhouse gas emission reduction targets following a change in policy by the US at the United Nations climate change conference in Kyoto, Japan, in Dec 1997. The US will consider a deal that allows different countries to have different targets, instead of enforcing a flat-rate target for all countries. The US supports the reduction of emissions to 1990 levels by 2012, while the European Union proposes a 15% emission reduction from 1990 levels by 2010.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1997
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Equity is the key criterion for developing nations
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Developing countries from the G77 group including India and Argentina are totally opposed to the concept of equity-based greenhouse gas emission targets. Many believe that wealthy nations should assume more responsibility on global warming. However, some say that a per-capita solution is a sensible way forward. The Climate Action Network, amongst other environmental groups, is opposed to a per capita solution.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1997
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The road from Rio
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The benefits of the 1992 United Nations Earth Summit that was held in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil are discussed. The meeting has been found to be a motivation factor for the developing countries to start working towards solving their environmental problems.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2008
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