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Proceeding contribution from Ed Miliband (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 16 July 2009. It occurred during Topical debate on Copenhagen Climate Change Conference.


Copenhagen Climate Change Conference

Yes, we think that getting to that higher number is feasible. Because of the plans that we announced yesterday and the fact that we are overachieving on the 34 per cent. target by a couple of percentage points, to 36 per cent., we are in line to be able to move to a tightened target. Developing countries also have to play a role in reducing emissions and meeting our long-term targets. About 75 per cent. of the increases in emissions over the next 20 years or so will come in developing countries, so even if richer countries cleaned up their act straight away, we would still need the involvement of developing countries if we are to meet our objectives.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
496 c464 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Climate change Biofuels Developing countries Environment protection Nuclear power Population Renewable energy Technology Tree felling Carbon emissions Conferences
Link
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