Apart from the US, all industrialized countries have given targets for their greenhouse gas emission reductions. This promises a successful conference in Copenhagen next month, according to UN’s top official on climate change.
Some of the announced commitments:
| Country/Region | Commitment |
|---|---|
| Russia | 25% drop from 1990 level |
| South Korea | 30% drop from expected emissions in 2020 (~4% below 2005) |
| Brazil | Freeze at 2005 levels (no growth) |
| EU | 30 percent reduction target from 1990 levels by 2020 |
| US | House 17% and Senate 20% reduction from 2005 levels by 2020 |
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