{"id":2636,"date":"2009-12-23T01:13:03","date_gmt":"2009-12-23T06:13:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/onthe8spot.com\/?p=2636"},"modified":"2009-12-23T01:13:03","modified_gmt":"2009-12-23T06:13:03","slug":"probably-why-gma-left-copenhagen-as-fast-as-she-couldhow-do-i-know-china-wrecked-the-copenhagen-deal-i-was-in-the-room-mark-lynas-environment-the-guardian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/onthe8spot.com\/index.php\/2009\/12\/23\/probably-why-gma-left-copenhagen-as-fast-as-she-couldhow-do-i-know-china-wrecked-the-copenhagen-deal-i-was-in-the-room-mark-lynas-environment-the-guardian\/","title":{"rendered":"Probably Why GMA Left Copenhagen As Fast As She Could::How do I know China wrecked the Copenhagen deal? I was in the room | Mark Lynas | Environment | The Guardian"},"content":{"rendered":"

\nWith the deal gutted, the heads of state<\/a> session concluded with a final battle as the Chinese delegate insisted on removing the 1.5C target so beloved of the small island<\/a> states and low-lying nations who have most to lose from rising seas. President<\/a> Nasheed of the Maldives<\/a>, supported by Brown, fought valiantly to save this crucial number. “How can you ask my country<\/a> to go extinct<\/a>?” demanded Nasheed. The Chinese delegate feigned great offence \u2013 and the number stayed, but surrounded by language which makes it all but meaningless. The deed was done.
\nvia How do I know China wrecked the Copenhagen deal? I was in the room | Mark Lynas | Environment | The Guardian<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Taking a vacation and using the Mayon Volcanic activities as excuse initially infuriated be when I read the reports. I am less mad now. I believe the President didn’t know if she was going to be China or USA’s lackey, might as well not get in the oven and get burned in the process. Shrewd move.<\/p>\n

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