FED:'Cancun deal will compel big emitters'

AAP General News (Australia)
12-12-2010
FED:'Cancun deal will compel big emitters'

Climate Change Minister GREG COMBET says an agreement reached in Mexico on the need
to cut carbon emissions will lead to major emitters cutting their pollution.

More than 190 countries represented at the United Nations-led talks have agreed to
seek deep cuts in carbon emissions .. which science links with global warming.

While the agreement isn't binding .. Mr COMBET says it will lead to major polluters
.. like the US and China .. taking steps to cut their emissions.

He says the Cancun agreement is an important step towards achieving a comprehensive
international agreement.

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KEYWORD: CLIMATE COMBET (CANBERRA)

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