Even as the U. S.Senatedebatesavastnewtaxandspendregimein the name offighting climatechange, amore instructive argumentwas taking place in Copenhagen, Denmark.
The White House says President Barack Obama will attend next month's climate change summit in Copenhagen,Denmark, and will make a provisional pledge to cut U.S.greenhouse gas emissions by 17 percent from 2005 levels by 2020.
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It seeks to "generate the political leadership necessary" for a successful outcome at the U.N. climate change negotiation to be held in Copenhagen, Denmark, in December.
Verifying the accuracy of these emissions inventories derailed negotiations in Copenhagen, Denmark and remained contentious, especially between the U.S. and China, at U.N. climate talks in Cancun, Mexico.