As the climate talks are about to start in Bonn, already there are signs that a deal in 2009 beyond Kyoto is far from obvious.
Brazil’s environmental minister says a “climate apartheid” between rich and poor nations could hinder a global warming deal this year. Brazil, India and China have been at the center of a global negotiation which they deem not fitting to their emerging economies.
Carlos Minc says the world “unfortunately is far from reaching an agreement” because of differences in the positions of rich and poor countries.
Brazil minister skeptical of global warming deal – International Herald Tribune.

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