Australia ready to join ‘Kyoto 2’ climate agreement
Age: AUSTRALIA will sign up to a second round of the Kyoto Protocol, joining the European Union and just a handful of other major greenhouse gas emitters in recommitting to the world’s only climate treaty.
Climate Change Minister Greg Combet will announce the decision on Friday in Melbourne, saying there has been sufficient progress in international talks to make the commitment, with some conditions.
It is understood he will also say the decision ensures business has access to cheap international…
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