 Climate talks contend with both villains, heroes as deadline loomsEnvironmental | 206811 hits | Dec 08 9:19 am | Posted by: andyt  The most effective obstacles to a strong Paris climate agreement are the countries like Saudi Arabia that aren�t standing on the sidelines, but instead are working at every level to block efforts at finding common ground, Nahlah Ayed writes.Commentsview comments in forum Page 1 You need to be a member of CKA and be logged into the site, to comment on news. |
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"Saudi Arabia is acting as a roadblock," says Liz Gallagher of E3G, a London-based environmental organization.
"In addition to that, they were asking for money for technology themselves � as well as not give anything in.
"So it's really just a harsh play for them to come here and do that."
Saudi Arabia, remember, is one of the world's richest nations � its economy is larger than Canada's. For comparison: Canada threw in $2.65 billion to help developing countries start to reduce their emissions.
Saudi Arabia says only more developed countries should contribute.
Both China and India have been surprisingly constructive, say some observers, while still maintaining the power to scuttle the talks should they wish.
Saudi Arabia says only more developed countries should contribute.
I think they are referring to more or developed countries so as to exclude themselves.
morally developed. See the topic about SA and terrorism.
The one that I posted?
Saudi Arabia says only more developed countries should contribute.
I think they are referring to more or developed countries so as to exclude themselves.
And, gee, I wonder what underlying philosophy is behind the behavior of the Saudis?
Hmmmmmm?
Surely we need to bring in immigrants who share that philosophy because and , right?