Key climate report sparks global call to action

[Dave]

Governments and environmental groups the world over have greeted the new UN report on the science of climate change with words of praise and determination. "It is another nail in the coffin of the climate change deniers and represents the most authoritative picture to date, showing that the debate over the science of climate change is well and truly over," said David Miliband, UK environment minister. Despite past scepticism by the US administration, the White House backed the report. With the report being acknowledged as having clearly demonstrated the link between human activities and climate change, it has prompted strong calls for action. North America has 5 percent of the global population yet produce 25 percent of the fossil fuel emissions.

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[Midton]

North America has 5 percent of the global population yet produce 25 percent of the fossil fuel emissions.



Just wait until China's economy really takes off, will make the USA's figures look positively eco-friendly.

Al.