… no really! (ok, maybe not, but at least great minds think alike!).
In a recent speech Hillary Clinton announced that, as president, she would seek to establish an “E8” summit that would include India and China and which would aim to tackle global warming and work towards energy security.
“Establishing an “E8” to Speed Global Action to Address Climate Change: Hillary would invite the G8 nations and key developing countries to join the United States in establishing an “E8.” This group would be comprised of the world’s major carbon-emitting nations, and would hold an annual summit devoted to international ecological and resource issues — global warming foremost among them. The E8 would not be a substitute for the United Nations effort to forge a global climate agreement, but rather would streamline negotiations among major emitters and would serve as a catalyst for the larger effort. The group would include the United States, Canada, Mexico, the European Union, China, Russia, Japan, India, South Africa, and Brazil.”
In From Middle to Model Power Canada25 articulated a similar recommendation:
“Establish an E-8: a forum for creating policy and technological solutions to environmental challenges
The federal government, led by the Ministry of Industry, and working in collaboration with other relevant government agencies, should co-found an E-8. This organization would provide a venue where environmentally progressive countries such as Sweden and Germany could work with important emerging partners, such as India, Brazil, and China.
It’s purpose would be to provide a forum to share, debate, and jointly develop policy and technological solutions to our world’s environmental challenges.Some of the significant issues the E-8 might engage include:
- Developing and disseminating best practice techniques for ecological fiscal reform policies (such as the new emissions/congestion charges implemented in London, UK)
- Sharing lessons regarding emissions trading systems to reduce harmful pollutants and greenhouse gases
- Joint research and implementation projects to increase the use of renewable energy technologies
- Development of common standards for eco-labelling and extended producer responsibility programs for the electronic and automotive industries
Attended by industry, finance, and environment ministers from participating countries, the E-8 would not only elevate the importance of the environment on the world stage, it would also allow for an exchange of ideas, promotion of higher environmental standards and practices, and a pooling of financial and technological expertise and knowledge. This organization could also coordinate the various strengths of member countries to create new technologies as well as enable developing countries to quickly add to their knowledge base and capacity.”
They aren’t identical – but there are some similarities and the branding… well it might have been ripped right out of M2mP.
Thank you Jord G. for the tip!
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E8.. debate… Exxon loves it..Debate and procrastinate.
Similar to Global Warming debate..
Debate is a diversion. Exxon,Chevron et all, love it.
Time for practical clean-up actions. News tip…
Canadian government refuses to grant domestic sales licenses to both Zenn [Quebec] and Dynasty [B.C.] EV manufacturers.
The Zenn vehicle is an award winner in other countries.
CBC video news clip.. [Mansbridge]
http:TonyGuitar.blogspot.com
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Bio-fuels have some merit …
Canada has two stations serving more than one grade of bio fuel…[Whoop-de-do].[/sarc]
A UN approved campaign to retro-fit thousands of coal-gen plants with various clean technology would make vastly more improvement.
North America is 96% dependent on one single vehicle fuel .. OIL. [Brazil =75% Bio-fuel.] [Which is the banana republic now?]
A swing to battery, compressed air and clean coal-gen would really reduce pollution. [Paris taxis and Tata motors India= cars on compressed air.]
…would lower the value of oil.
…would lower tensions in the M.E.
…would reduce health hazard smog in cities.
…would lead to a kiosk road tax collection system
…would enrage Exxon, Chevron and GM, financial backers of both Dems and Reps; Libs and Conservatives, not to mention the wrath of Alberta and Texas.
…would lead to unemployment and tax losses during transition.
…would be the correct an honorable thing to do. = TG
E8.. debate… Exxon loves it..Debate and procrastinate. Similar to Global Warming debate..Debate is a diversion. Exxon,Chevron et all, love it.Time for practical clean-up actions. News tip…Canadian government refuses to grant domestic sales licenses to both Zenn [Quebec] and Dynasty [B.C.] EV manufacturers. The Zenn vehicle is an award winner in other countries.CBC video news clip.. [Mansbridge]http:TonyGuitar.blogspot.com======================Bio-fuels have some merit …Canada has two stations serving more than one grade of bio fuel…[Whoop-de-do].[/sarc]A UN approved campaign to retro-fit thousands of coal-gen plants with various clean technology would make vastly more improvement.North America is 96% dependent on one single vehicle fuel .. OIL. [Brazil =75% Bio-fuel.] [Which is the banana republic now?]A swing to battery, compressed air and clean coal-gen would really reduce pollution. [Paris taxis and Tata motors India= cars on compressed air.]…would lower the value of oil.…would lower tensions in the M.E.…would reduce health hazard smog in cities.…would lead to a kiosk road tax collection system…would enrage Exxon, Chevron and GM, financial backers of both Dems and Reps; Libs and Conservatives, not to mention the wrath of Alberta and Texas.…would lead to unemployment and tax losses during transition.…would be the correct an honorable thing to do. = TG
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