Why Did Copenhagen Fail To Deliver A Climate Deal?

An interesting analysis from the BBC website here.

Reasons given include:

• KEY GOVERNMENTS DO NOT WANT A GLOBAL DEAL
• THE US POLITICAL SYSTEM
• BAD TIMING
• THE HOST GOVERNMENT
• THE WEATHER
• 24-HOUR NEWS CULTURE
• EU POLITICS
• CAMPAIGNERS GOT THEIR STRATEGIES WRONG

Whatever the ultimate reason, it was a pathetic show on the part of our governments: 2 years preparation, 2 weeks at the summit, and nothing tangible to show for it. They ought to hang their heads in shame.

Let's hope they all get their act together in time for the Mexico summit next December.