How China wrecked the Copenhagen deal

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The UN climate chief Yvo de Boer shows frustration on the last day of talks in Copenhagen, which resulted in an accord that has been criticized for lacking ambition.

Copenhagen was a disaster. That much is agreed. But the truth about what actually happened is in danger of being lost amid the spin and inevitable mutual recriminations. The truth is this: China wrecked the talks, intentionally humiliated Barack Obama, and insisted on an awful “deal” so western leaders would walk away carrying the blame. How do I know this? Because I was in the room and saw it happen.

Read the full story on the Guardian: http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2009/dec/22/copenhagen-climate-change-mark-lynas

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