ENVIRONMENT: KYOTO OBJECTIVES; DELBEKE (EUROPEAN COMMISSION), "EUROPE CANNOT MAKE IT IF POLICIES DO NOT CHANGE" (2)

” “”We have a big challenge in front of us, which is a global problem – highlighted Delbeke -. Europe is just a part of the cake, since it contributes 10% of the carbon dioxide emissions that are responsible for climate changes. But our commitment must drive other countries, such as China, India and the United States, that have increased their emissions, to take measures to reduce them”. Delbeke announced that "all the big EU member states, that is the most industrialised ones, have already submitted their national plans. Spain and Holland are about to deliver in these days, Italy has announced it is soon going to. In this way, the countries can take part in the discussion, which will be started in November. Those who have not submitted their plans or come too late will be automatically counted out, i.e. will not be allowed to take part in the debate”. In addition, the European Commission is campaigning to involve the public opinion on these topics, with the slogan: “You control the climate change”.” “