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Greenpeace Says U.S. Climate Pack Is A Trade Deal
Responding to the recent announcement by the USA of a six nation 'pact' on climate change, Greenpeace Climate Campaigner Stephanie Tunmore said:
The pact, rather
than saving the climate, is nothing more than a trade
agreement in energy technologies between the countries in
question. It is entirely voluntary and does not even mention
greenhouse gas emissions reductions. The best option to cope
with climate change is to increase energy efficiency and
invest in renewable energy.
Unfortunately, it seems
likely that Mr Bush and Mr Howard are seeking to protect the
interests of their domestic fossil fuel industries and to
deflect criticism for their total failure to address climate
change. Following such a strategy could wreak untold harm on
the most vulnerable - many of whom are living in the very
region from which this absurd pact was issued.
Up to
70-80% of global emissions must be reduced by industrialised
countries by mid-century in order to avoid catastrophic
climate change. Voluntary technology agreements, negotiated
by the world's worst polluters, are not going to get us
there.
152 countries have now ratified the Kyoto
Protocol, which contains legally binding emissions cuts for
industrialized countries for the period from 2008-2012 (the
first commitment period) and negotiations for the second and
subsequent commitment begin in earnest later this year in
Montreal. This 'pact' looks like yet another attempt by the
US and Australia to derail these negotiations and condemn
future generations to a world ravaged by climate change.
Greenpeace
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Greenpeace is an independent global campaigning organisation that acts to change attitudes and behaviour, to protect and conserve the environment and to promote peace.
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