Deal reached at Copenhagen summit: Obama official
Posted Dec 18, 2009 04:41:37 PM.
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The United States and four other countries, including China, have reached a climate agreement that includes a way to verify reductions of heat-trapping gases.
A senior administration official says the agreement between the countries also requires each one to list the actions they will take to cut global warming pollution by specific amounts.
The deal reiterates a goal set earlier this year on long-term emissions cuts and provides a mechanism to be help poor countries prepare for climate change.
The deal includes the United States, China, India, South Africa and Brazil. The official described the deal on the condition of anonymity because details had not been announced.
