DISAPPOINTMENT OF EMERGING COUNTRIES FOR THE DELAY
The Group of 8 leading industrialized countries (G-8 ) agreed on Tuesday July 8, 2008, on the second day of their summit in Toyako , Japan, halving the emission of so-called "greenhouse gases ", which damage the ozone layer in 2050.
But emerging countries gathered in G-5 (China, India, South Africa, Brazil and Mexico) expressed its "disappointment" because had called for a more ambitious cuts in two stages: 25 to 40% by the year 2020 and 80 to 95% by 2050.
The G-5 recalled the "historic responsibility " of developed countries for global warming damaging the world and commits his future. And also called on rich countries lead in reducing "ambitious and effective " of greenhouse gases.
The document adopted by the G-8 (USA, France, Britain, Germany, Japan, Russia, Italy and Canada) set targets for medium and long term that also affect countries United Nations involved in in discussions about global warming.
" Many countries expressed their interest in nuclear energy regarded as a key instrument in reducing dependence on fossil fuels and emission consequences," the G-8 in the document. In this regard, he stressed that " nonproliferation and nuclear safety are the principles for the peaceful use of nuclear energy ."
The text recognizes " the role of renewable energy production and use of biofuels as alternatives to fossil resources ." He highlighted the use of new technologies as alternative sources of energy, for the first time as part "plan against climate change.
The club of rich nations also endorsed efforts to achieve the biodiversity objectives set for 2010.
environmental organizations deemed "insubstantial " the agreement of the eight countries and claimed urgent action to stop environmental damage . "Greenpeace fully supports what was held today (Tuesday 8 July) the South African Environment Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk, who said the climate agreement reached by the G-8 is just a pathetic slogan without substance, "warned the environmental group said in a statement.
United States however said that it achieved" significant progress "on climate change, according to U.S. government sources said.
" Excellent discussion, excellent statement " , held the White House to assess the G-8 document.
President of the European Commission , José Manuel Durao Barroso said he was " very happy with the results of the G-8 climate change " and considered to be reached "a new vision common among the larger economies "that sends a" strong signal citizens world. "
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