Another EU leader joins bid to lead struggle against global warming

onMar 7, 2007 @ 09:44 PST

Chancellor Merkel, who will chair the EU summit this Thursday and Friday in Brussels, told the UK‘s Financial Times an agreement on reducing carbon emissions would be the first of several potentially painful steps for the 27 EU members.

It is hoped EU leaders will agree to a deeper cut of 30% in emissions by 2020 if other developed and emerging nations, notably India and China, join in.

“The necessity to combat climate change and to reduce our energy dependency, coupled with the fact Kyoto is running out, have concentrated minds,” Merkel said. The Kyoto Protocol on greenhouse gas emissions is due to expire in 2012.

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Amazon Sponsors AI Energy Summit Featuring Climate Deniers

ByRei Takver

onDec 18, 2025 @ 12:45 PST

Speakers at the event previously said "there is no climate crisis" and there is "lively debate" on climate science.

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Group Linked to Hungary's Orban Co-organises Young Republican Gala

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onDec 18, 2025 @ 11:55 PST

Far-right politicians from France, Germany, and other European nations and their U.S. allies celebrated their growing bonds and shared goals at a lavish party in New York City.

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Gulfstream LNG CEO Says Carbon Offsets, Cleaner LNG Are ‘Bullshit’

BySharon Kelly

onDec 18, 2025 @ 10:44 PST

Emboldened by Trump’s LNG deregulation, industry CEOs brush off climate concerns as Gulf Coast residents warn new gas projects will further strain an already environmentally stressed region.