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West Eases Off Carbon Demands for China, India

Copenhagen deal closer, but 2050 goal less likely

By Jason Farago,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 20, 2009 10:51 AM CDT

(Newser) – Industrialized nations backed away from long-term carbon cut demands on developing nations yesterday, in the hopes of reaching a deal at December's Copenhagen summit. The US and EU have pushed for a 50% reduction in global carbon emissions by 2050, but China and India refused...   Read full story »

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