The US delegation at a UN climate change summit said Thursday they would not commit to deep greenhouse gas emissions cuts at the key meeting in Indonesia, despite growing pressure.
Harlan Watson, head of the US delegation, said that neither a recent US Senate committee move to limit greenhouse gas emissions or the decision by Australia to ratify the Kyoto Protocol would influence their stance, adding: “We’re not changing our position.”
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Campaigners say it’s “deeply concerning” that a major British bank and former COP sponsor is supporting UK coal.
Incoming government is spotlighting highly polluting intensive farming practices, which damage water, land and air.
The oil major has provided a significant chunk of the foundation’s income.
