Divisions Deepen at UN Talks on Climate

The European Union has long been a leader advocating reduced carbon emissions to stem climate change. China rejects EU demands, though, that rapid-growing emerging economies also join in making sacrifices: a China spokesman urges sticking to a plan that does not hold developing nations to binding commitments; the EU maintains that all countries, developed or undeveloped, should join on binding commitments. China contends that new conditions and goals do not encourage trust or international cooperation, reports Pilita Clark for the Financial Times. Scientists agree that global warming trends continue. It’s up to political leaders to decide if their reputations hinge on getting the best deal and competitive edge for their own nation or making sacrifices for the good of the globe. – YaleGlobal