A deal appears to be in sight for the final day of the UN climate change talks but there are fears it may not prevent a 3C (5.4F) temperature rise. (What is the point if not to slow temperature rise??)Denmark's prime minister spoke of "very fruitful" talks as Copenhagen prepared to receive US President Barack Obama and 118 other world leaders.
Both the US and China, the two largest emitters of greenhouse gases, have indicated they may make concessions. It is hoped these may help overcome sharp divisions at the two-week talks.
The proposals on the table - especially from industrialised countries - fall far short of what the world needs. China signalled concessions on the monitoring of emission curbs while the US said it would commit money for developing countries. Denmark's Lars Lokke Rasmussen called late-night talks with a group of 26 influential world leaders on how to unblock negotiations.
"We discussed how we can make progress and we had a very fruitful, constructive dialogue... for almost two hours," he told reporters.
After the leaders left, their aides continued working on a political agreement for them to inspect later.
"We tried to find an umbrella political accord, if you like," said Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, who also holds the rotating presidency of the European Union.
"We tried to advance the main points and have asked the 'sherpas' to work on the text through the night so we can discuss them tomorrow morning."
"We discussed how we can make progress and we had a very fruitful, constructive dialogue... for almost two hours," he told reporters.
After the leaders left, their aides continued working on a political agreement for them to inspect later.
"We tried to find an umbrella political accord, if you like," said Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, who also holds the rotating presidency of the European Union.
"We tried to advance the main points and have asked the 'sherpas' to work on the text through the night so we can discuss them tomorrow morning."
In another development, President Obama may reach an agreement in principle on nuclear arms reduction with his Russian counterpart, Dmitry Medvedev, when they meet in Copenhagen on Friday, a senior US official said.
Despite many expressions of concern about projections of climate change, finance has emerged as an issue more likely to make or break a deal than emission pledges.
Despite many expressions of concern about projections of climate change, finance has emerged as an issue more likely to make or break a deal than emission pledges.
After all the haggling ,the agreement will fall far short of what is needed to save the planet. Can you believe that politics, egos and money have turned these talks into an excercise in futility??
How can they not realize what is at stake?? Our future and our very existence is in the hands of fools, as usual. God, Allah, Budha help us.
Just when you think the idiots will agree on someting, it's off the table again.
ReplyDeleteThe United States and China is trying to see who has the bigger balls.
Hiya you doing.
ReplyDeleteHi,Doing okay.
ReplyDeleteHow was your day?Are you all ready for Christmas??
ReplyDeleteI have a cute story about a guy who celebrates Christmas every day.
ReplyDeleteHe felt depressed one day and got out the Christmas decorations to cheer himself up.It worked so well he has Christmas evry day including the food.
day went great,I'm as ready for Xmas as I will get, my ass is dragging.
ReplyDeleteHe must weigh a ton by now .all those heavy desserts.Apparently he has mince pies every day for breakfast and drinks a bottle of champagne.
ReplyDeleteThe real Christmas must seem like an antclimax.
I would like to hear the story.
ReplyDeleteI have tried to put the wiggling ass men on a post, but I keep doing something wrong.
I wonder do he have a wife that cooks for him?I also wonder when he go to work.
ReplyDeleteStop dragging your ass girl.Santa has much work to do.
ReplyDeleteJust don't make the mistake Peter made with the twins when they were four.He dressed up as Santa and clomped up the stairs to their room going HO HO HO!They were so terrified they screamed their heads off and hid and wouldn't come out until he went away .They said they hated Santa after that and were scared on Christmas eve for years.
The Christmas guy lives in England and is an electrician.
ReplyDeleteHe was spending 18,000 dollars a year just on his Christmas food but he had to cut back to 12,000 because of the recession.
The guy was eating a 14 pound roast turkey every day with all the trimmings.Now he just eats a four pound bird every day.
ReplyDeleteHe says he feels and looks a lot better.He makes a bottle of champagne last two days now.
How can he hold all that food, maybe he works out, but it makes him happy and whatever floats his boat.
ReplyDeleteI have a granny in drafts that body-slam a bank robber.
I bet Peter was so sorry he scared the twins.
ReplyDeleteWhen you want to paste a gif on your post make sure you click the tab at the top that says(edit html)first before you paste your gif.
ReplyDeleteHe should open a restaurant:"Christmas Every Day"
ReplyDeleteand just have a Christmas menu.The decor would be so easy.
I bet there are a lot of people who would enjoy it.
Jaye got the Peter thing on tape and we watch every year at Christmas.The twins laugh their heads off when they see it now.
ReplyDeleteThankyou...when you come and see nothing but gifs in posts you will say why did I tell that crazy person..
ReplyDeleteI bet Peter still get a kick outta his boys when they watch the video.
I think people would love the idea of a Xmas cafe, it would bring a little joy in some people lives.
ReplyDeleteI've always loved gifs I love the Santa and the tree I put in the side bar.
ReplyDeleteI was watching Crinminal Minds on A&E and looked up and DC is on now.
ReplyDeleteI love them to, I was trying to get the wiggling ass men,they have a bunch on "mynicespace.com".
ReplyDeleteWhen things slow down, I will be ready.
Are you just about ready for Xmas?
I meant Criminal Minds.
ReplyDeleteI'm watching the same thing.It looks like not such a bad CSIM.
ReplyDeleteI just had to go and turn of the Xmas lights outside.The timer is not working.
That particular Criminal Minds is one of my favorites.I always love it when the bad guy shows a good side.
ReplyDeleteI was amused to read that Mr Shaky ,as they call them on The View, has become environmentally friendly.If the guys that make vibrators want to help save the planet,why can't our esteemed leaders get on board??
ReplyDeleteI love Criminals Minds .
ReplyDeleteCSI:M is one of the old ones, when you could tell what the story is about.
I love driving around town and looking at the lights in the older neighborhoods.I put mine up the first of the month.
ReplyDeleteI think Mr. Shaky will be a big hit .
ReplyDeleteSome of our leaders, not all, are not playing with a full deck, if they don't watch out they will draw a dead man's hand.
We better watch China, hell they might set off a bomb.
We usually go to Victoria Park to see the all the trees lit up.It looks pretty all reflecting in the lake.When the little lake (or big pond) freezes over we go ice-skating there.
ReplyDeleteLike I'll said before, Obama will have to stop trying to please everyone and do the job he promised.They soon forget after they get in office.
ReplyDeleteLook at Bush, he didn't give a damn about us, and a lot of fools just love him.
The agreement drawn up by the summit is not good enough to impact global warming.It was a waste of time.At least they are talking and say they will re-convene next year.
ReplyDeleteI will check out the view, I guess I will check Oprah out also.
ReplyDeleteThey say China is out to get the U.S. they want to be #1.
ReplyDeleteI think Obama needs to give Biden a little more lee-way, he likes a good fight.
They need the ultimate diplomat to deal with China.The Chinese respond to polite tactful discussions.Mr Obama is pretty good at that.Some of the other American politicians charge in like a bull in a china shop.Chinese people take offense easily.
ReplyDeleteWell, we will have to keep sending Obama, the others don't have any tact.
ReplyDeleteObama's brother loves it there. I have talk and met a lot of people from China and I found them rather nice.Some was Americans that made their homes there.
ReplyDeleteBrian works for a Chinese boss.
ReplyDeleteI don't like the man.He is cheap and he does not take good care of his people.But, one thing I know,they hate to lose face.
Obama's brother is an odd bloke,eccentric but quite nice.
ReplyDeleteDid you know the Obamas are distantly related to Brad Pitt??
How's your sore throat? Better?
ReplyDeleteThey are also related to Warren Buffett,billionaire among other things.
ReplyDeleteYes On Obama mother's side.
ReplyDeleteWhat the black actor name..Kotto are something like that is related to the Queen. I had his name wrote down so I could tell you and I have mis-placed it.
Sore throat and runny nose all cleared up.Boy am I relieved.We will be socializing tomorrow and going to a Christmas party Sunday.I may be home late Sunday night.At least I won't be trailing snot everywhere.
ReplyDeleteYes , it was on AOL news about 3/4 days ago he was related to Warren.
ReplyDeleteThats why I don't see why we Americans can't get along, they all know what happen. Why can't we be like others, and be proud of who we are.
I am glad you are better,Have a good time, you will be going to parties and entertaining until the first of the year, boy are we going to have fun, eating and drinking to much.
ReplyDeleteWhat do you want for Christmas little girl?? Aside from 'Peace on Earth'and food for all the starving children.
ReplyDeleteIt's good for you to entertain and go out, and get ready for the New Year. This past year for both os us has been hell, but the New Year will bring in all kinds Of good things, just watch and see.
ReplyDeleteNew Year's eve we are going to stay home and watch a movie.Don't want to party.I always get a little depressed on that day.All the kids call us from wherever they are.
ReplyDeleteThe last time we went out with friends on New Year's was three years ago.
I want my vacation plans to go as I have laid them out.
ReplyDeleteI want to get more people aware of my bears, and our donating keep growing.
Of course, I want your and my families to have good health and be happy. Oh I could go on and on.
You are right about the new year.I too think that it will turn out to be a good year.Something good will happen for both of us.
ReplyDeleteGood for you.
ReplyDeleteWe always stay home and watch the new year come in and give thanks for another year.
I feel it in my bones, things are going to happen for our familes.
ReplyDeleteBefore I get off, I want to tell you something very important.
The man we was talking about,that the lady ran off and disappeared, don't trust him with anything, he may leave and not come back, he has nothing to lose.
ReplyDeleteI wish that Jakey responds to his new treatment and is cured.I also wish that Brian would go into remission.Those two things would make me the happiest woman on this planet.
ReplyDeleteBut,what the hell,as long as nothing else bad happens this new year, I'll be pretty satisfied with that.
I sent you an email.
ReplyDeleteI'll go check it.Be right back.
ReplyDeleteNot to worry, they caught Brian in time.
ReplyDeleteYou will see a great improvement in Jakey's health, he may get as large as Sammy, but he will always be a writer.
Thanks.I sent you a reply.You could be right.
ReplyDeleteIt was just on my mind, I don't know why, but we have been through so much to get ours.
ReplyDeleteYou can't trust a wolf in sheeps clothing.
ReplyDeleteI got yours.
[giggles] I bet a lot of people that follow what we says is wondering what's going on and saying "WTF".hahaha
ReplyDeletePIC...you are a hoot.
Well you have a great date-night with the "ROCK" and enjoy your outng Sunday, and we will get together around the bend.
ReplyDeleteYou know who does bear watching closely.We can't be too careful.
ReplyDeleteHe's lonely now.
I kinda figured he wasn't, but he is going to be the one everyone will depend on in a pinch.
ReplyDeleteI know I've been there. Beside my daddy, I had Sis/Chris/Jon.
Enjoy your weekend.We will meet again,and you will tell me more of your intuitons.Have a great one....PIC
ReplyDeleteYep, kids are out for the holidays, all he wants is the big one.
ReplyDeleteI will and you have a great one too.
ReplyDeleteSweet dreams and may the "Angels watch over you.
Goodnite.......PIC