It's concrete - China now top CO² emitter


	It's concrete - China now top CO² emitter

Wadard

6-20-2007 8:52 AM

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global warming

Wadard says:

China has officially become the world's largest CO² emitter, months ahead of the most dire warnings.

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6-21-2007 2:46 PM

righthand

As usual, there are two sides to this story. One alternate is Clipmarks,,,
China hits back on climate change
or the IOL original is...
China hits back on climate change
..and I'm sure it isn't the full story either. Quick points...

"The per capita emission in Netherlands is three times the per capita emission in China."

and ...

"China was classed as a developing country under the Kyoto protocol and was therefore not obliged to cut its greenhouse gas emissions."

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