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World leaders say they will aim to set a global target of cutting carbon emissions by at least 50% by 2050 in an effort to tackle global warming July 8.- New target strengthens last year's G8 pledge to "seriously consider" the cuts. But the US has refused to set any interim targets for cutting emissions - and environmentalists have criticised the progress at talks as "pathetic". Five of the world's biggest emerging economies said the G8 should increase its targets to more than 80% by 2050. China, India, Mexico, Brazil and South Africa - who will join talks on Wednesday - also urged developed countries to commit to an interim target of a 25-40% cut below 1990 levels by 2020. 'Progress' Climate change has been one of the stickiest issues tackled at the summit in Japan, with divisions over what targets should be set and what would be expected of developing countries ... [ full text ] [ Read the G8 statement on PDF format ] |
