United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (L) speaks with New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg at a press conference announcing Climate Week NYC June 23, 2009 in New York City. Climate Week NYC will be a five day program of events addressing the need for climate change action and coinciding with the opening of U.N. General Assembly from September 21-25.
(Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images North America)
(Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images North America)
Ban blasts G8 emissions targets (click title to entry - thank you)
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UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has criticised leaders of the G8 industrial nations for failing to make deeper commitments to combat climate change.
On Wednesday, the leaders, meeting in Italy, agreed to cut emissions by 80% by 2050, but Mr Ban said big cuts were needed sooner rather than later.
The leaders are set to meet their counterparts from emerging economies to discuss a new deal on global warming.
US President Barack Obama will chair the session, in the city of L'Aquila....
On Wednesday, the leaders, meeting in Italy, agreed to cut emissions by 80% by 2050, but Mr Ban said big cuts were needed sooner rather than later.
The leaders are set to meet their counterparts from emerging economies to discuss a new deal on global warming.
US President Barack Obama will chair the session, in the city of L'Aquila....
