The Millennial Files

A (very) Short History of US Opposition to G8 Global Warming Proposal

The BBC recently ran an article on US opposition to G8 climate proposals, which will be presented at a meeting in Heiligendamm, Germany. Key points of the proposal include:
* Agreement to slow the rise in average temperatures this century by 2 degrees (Centigrade).
* A cut in global emissions by 50% below 1990 levels by 2050.
* A rise in energy efficiency in power and transport by 20 percent by 2020.

While looking into this, I came across an interesting timeline at Equitywatch.org, which traces the foundation of today’s opposition, from the Carter Adminstration through the Vice President Cheney’s (secret) Energy Task Force.

Equity Watch is based in India and has an interesting perspective which I find very worthwhile. I recommend reading both, before thinking further about the G8 uphill battle ahead.