Why China and Europe should form the world's most powerful 'climate bloc'
It seems almost certain that US President-elect Donald Trump will walk away from the Paris climate agreement next year.
In the absence of US leadership, the question is: who will step up?
Sadly this is not a new question, and history offers some important lessons. In 2001 the world faced a similar dilemma. After former vice-president Al Gore lost the 2000 election to George W. Bush, the newly inaugurated president walked away from the Kyoto Protocol, the previous global pact to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
That sent shockwaves around the world, and left nations facing a choice about what to do in the United States' absence -- something they may face again next year.… Seguir leyendo »