http://rhein.blogactiv.eu/2008/10/07/the-eu-must-engage-in-resolute-climate-diplomacy/ Thoughts on energy and climate, the Mediterranean and whatever comes to mind. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:56:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 http://rhein.blogactiv.eu/2008/10/07/the-eu-must-engage-in-resolute-climate-diplomacy/#comment-75 Corina Murafa Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:20:42 +0000 http://rhein.blogactiv.eu/2008/10/07/the-eu-must-engage-in-resolute-climate-diplomacy/#comment-75 There might actually be some pretty good chances of getting the US more involved in climate issues, presuming Obama wins. He may not be influential enough to end the crises in Iraq and Afghanistan, but he can definitely do a bit more with climate change. Also, EU officials should keep in mind that emissions trading has become a very profitable economic activity and that it's economic agents, not governments involved in the business. I believe there should be both more regulation and a more intensive dialogue with private actors (multinational companies mainly). There might actually be some pretty good chances of getting the US more involved in climate issues, presuming Obama wins. He may not be influential enough to end the crises in Iraq and Afghanistan, but he can definitely do a bit more with climate change. Also, EU officials should keep in mind that emissions trading has become a very profitable economic activity and that it’s economic agents, not governments involved in the business. I believe there should be both more regulation and a more intensive dialogue with private actors (multinational companies mainly).

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