Emissions in Developing Countries

   

                  Climate talks: China calls on developing countries to 'step up'

  

   The issue of climate change and global emissions reductions will come to depend heavily on the actions of developing countries in the near future. Currently, most emissions come from developed nations, and, for the most part, the issue is being given a substantial amount of attention in these places. However, the focal point of the climate change discussion will soon shift toward the soon-to-be-developed nations which will have skyrocketing populations and emissions as the all experience mini-industrial revolutions and surge into the developed world.
   However, these countries do not have the reduction of carbon emissions as their primary goal. This is certainly understandable; the environment was not our main concern either as we were becoming an industrialized nation as we were more concerned with the ability to properly nourish our population and increase the quality of life of American citizens. Though, it will be necessary for these countries to consider the issue of reducing carbon emissions as we move forward, for such negligence can no longer be afforded. China took a great leap toward progress concerning our environment by calling on these developing nations to make efforts to create a pseudo "Kyoto 2" protocol which is concerned with the reduction of emissions in these nations. It is clear that until such measures are taken, global climate progress will be difficult to achieve.