Climate Change Talks Leading Up to Copenhagen

More and more is being said around the globe about what needs to be done about climate change as we approach December's Copenhagen Climate Change Negotiations. It seems that everyone has a lot to say about what other nations should be doing, but will there be firm commitments in December? In this Engineering News article, WWF calls for strict 'global carbon budget', while also quoting WWF SA Trade & Investment Adviser as saying: "For South Africa, under the scenario tabled by the report, the country would need to reduce its GHG emissions to below 1990 levels by 2030. Analysis showed that “even under the most lenient scenario, South Africa must reduce its emissions now." Another Engineering News article confirms how current climate change talks are stalling on setting targets. While a third Engineering News article states how the French Embassy indicated it is hoping that concensus will lead to decisive actions. WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MUCH TALKED ABOUT "COPENHAGEN" NEGOTIATIONS? Check out this Global Carbon Exchange (GCX) article for a brief overview. GCX also recently reported (read more here on Datensklaven) on Google Earth's launch of a series of "layers" on Google Earth showing possible future climate scenarios based on our actions today.