It was revealed today that 55 countries, representing 78% of the World's global emissions, have pledged greenhouse gas reductions in the wake of the failed Copenhagen conference. This includes most of the major players like the US, Russia, the EU, India, and China.
Although many of the pledges simply repeat what the countries brought to the table before the conference, it's a useful starting point for a worldwide agreement.
Momentum seems to be gaining here. It's possible that climate talks in Bonn, Germany in May could add to it ahead of the Mexico conference in December when everyone will be looking for a global, legally binding agreement (again).
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