“Meaningful Agreement” Says White House Official
Posted on 18. Dec, 2009 by Ben Jervey in U.S.A., bits
Says the NYTimes:
The United States, China, India and South Africa have reached a “meaningful agreement” at the Copenhagen climate change conference, an Obama administration official said.
“It’s not sufficient to combat the threat of climate change, but it’s an important first step,” the official said. “No country is entirely satisfied with each element, but this is a meaningful and historic step forward and a foundation from which to make progress.” [read more]
Obama presser imminent. Watch or listen here.
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