Historic Hype Over Global Warming Agreement With China; CO2 vs. Death-by-Pollution

Courtesy of Mish.

On Tuesday, China and US Struck Deal on Carbon Cuts in Push for Global Climate Pact.

In a New York Times Op-Ed, Secretary of State John Kerry reflected on Our Historic Agreement With China on Climate Change.

Agreement Summation

1. President Obama pledged to cut US carbon emissions by 26-28% of 2005 levels by 2025
2. China agreed to cap its emissions by 2030 (earlier if possible, but no guarantees)
3. China will expand zero-emission sources to 20% by 2030.

Is this a good deal? For whom?

Here is a little perspective on the agreement.

Carbon Emissions by Country

Under the agreement, the US needs to act now. China can delay for 5-10 years or more.

Questions of the Day

1. What will China’s emissions be in 2030 by the time China’s cap kicks in? 
2. Is this deal worth the accompanied hype?

Some of the comments on the Guardian Live Blog are ridiculous.
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