Short-term climate target to help deal
12 April 2012
Hopes of a climate change deal rose today after it emerged that rich nations were favouring short-term demands for cuts in greenhouse gases.
Climate Change Secretary Ed Miliband joined US officials in hinting that they would focus on 2020 targets for developing countries. Richer nations are committed to cutting emissions by 80 per cent by 2050, but developing states see this as a burden on their economies. At London talks with the world's 17 biggest emitters, Mr Miliband said "The important thing are mid-term actions."
