With the start of the Copenhagen summit, police have been battling protesters. The center where the conference is held is now shut off and no one is allowed to enter or leave. Not only are tensions between the leaders and protestors mounting, but so are tensions between the US and other nations. Other nations are rebuking the United States for not meeting the climate standards they have outlined for other nations. Hopefully, we can expect significant, stringent policy to combat climate change. As the situation heats up, negotiator are beginning to question if the commitments are anything but hot air. Considering that other issues are higher on the policy agenda and that Republicans are already growing weary of increased spending, it's unlikely that Obama will promise the several hundred million dollar commitment requested of developed nations.
Article and video of protests.
bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/8415307.stm
hopenhagen.org
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