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Cut CO2 To India's Level, Top Scientist Urges [1]

Rich nations need to cut per-capita greenhouse gas emissions to India's current levels by mid-century to avoid devastating climate change, Britain's former chief scientific adviser said on Wednesday. Global carbon dioxide (CO2) levels from burning fossil fuels were already rising quickly and rich nations needed to quickly figure out how to maintain economic growth while committing to deep cuts in emissions, said David King.

Publication Date: 
29/05/2008
Planet Ark (Australia) [2]
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Carbon Dioxide [3], Climate Change [4], Green House Gases [5], Fossil Fuels [6]
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