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G-8 Pledges To Halve Emissions By 2050

by Anthony Kuhn, NPR
July 8, 2008

Leaders of the world's richest nations say they will halve global emissions of greenhouse gases by 2050. Environmental groups say the pledge by the Group of Eight nations is not enough. The G-8 also expressed concern over rising oil and food prices.

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  • All Things Considered, July 8, 2008
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