Copenhagen divides countries
A major split has emerged between developing and western countries at Climate change talks in Copenhagen after the leaking of a draft deal drawn up by Denmark.
Pacific Islands and some African countries fear an average rise of two degrees in temperature will be enough to wipe them out.
But fast-growing economies such as China, India and South Africa say even a lower target would stifle their economies.
The US says it will help poor countries but rejected the need for compensation.
China has filed an official complaint after one of its ministers was stopped from entering the conference for three days.
Posted: December 9th, 2009 under Climate Change, General, Negotiations.
Tags: Africa, China, Climate Change, climate negotiations, Copenhagen, global warming, India, Pacific Islands, United States
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