China ready for post-Kyoto deal on climate change—Dramatic reversal in US position under Obama…

[OKIsItJustMe]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2009/may/06/china-seeks-climate-change-deal

China ready for post-Kyoto deal on climate change

Dramatic reversal in US position under Obama has brought Beijing to the table on emission cuts, says UK climate secretary

Jonathan Watts, Asia environment correspondent
guardian.co.uk, Wednesday 6 May 2009 18.52 BST

China is ready to abandon its resistance to limits on its carbon emissions and wants to reach an international deal to fight global warming, the Guardian has learned.

According to Britain's climate change secretary, Ed Miliband, who met senior officials in Beijing this week, China is ready to "do business" with developed countries to reach an agreement to replace the Kyoto treaty.

Miliband said he was encouraged by the change in tone since late last year in the country that emits more greenhouse gases than any other. "I think they're up for a deal. I get the strong impression that they want an agreement," he told the Guardian.

"They see the impact of climate change on China and they know the world is moving towards a low-carbon economy and see the business opportunities that will come with that."

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[GliderGuider]

1. Look -- flying pigs!

Colour me impressed! :thumbsup:

[JohnWxy]

2. Now how will M$M twist THIS extremely positive development? This CAN'T be due to OBAMA!

IT's amazing how responsible behavior can produce responsible reactions. (an amazing idea in REpublican circles)