Friends of Earth Response to News Obama Will Go to Copenhagen

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 25, 2009 12:07 PM

CONTACT: Friends of The Earth Nick Berning, 202-222-0748

Response to News Obama Will Go to Copenhagen

WASHINGTON - November 25 - Friends of the Earth President Erich Pica had the following response to news that U.S. President Barack Obama will travel to Copenhagen in December to participate in international climate negotiations:

"Solving the climate crisis requires leadership from the United States, but thus far, the Obama administration has pushed for a weak and unfair agreement. The President needs to do more than just show up; he must ensure that the United States promotes real solutions, including stronger emissions reduction targets and funding for developing countries to deal with climate impacts and transition to clean energy economies."

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