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牛津上海(本地版)五四制初中英语九年级下册Module 2 Unit 4 All about films and TV单元测试卷(含小段音频)
Many scientists think that the Earth is getting warmer and warmer. If the change continues, the natural world and human society will face danger. Scientists believe human activity is responsible for the climate change. We produce too many greenhouse gases. They keep heat in the air and make the Earth warm.
Many of the world's governments agree. And they want to solve the problem. So from 7 to 18 December, 2009,they held a conference in Copenhagen, Denmark to talk about global warming and climate change.
Representatives(代表) from 192 countries and regions went to the meeting. Although they have not reached an agreement, the Copenhagen Accord(《哥本哈根协议》) was an important beginning to save the Earth. It was made by a small group of countries including China,the USA,India, Brazil and South Africa. Some other countries at the conference also showed support.
What are the key points of the Copenhagen Accord? The accord limits global temperature increases to 2C by 2050. Scientists think it could help the world to avoid serious climate change.
The accord also says that developed countries must promise to cut greenhouse gas emissions(排放) to the UN by 31 January, 2010. The accord asks developed countries to give money to help developing countries.
Many countries and organizations are disappointed that the conference didn't reach a legal document(法律文书). And they think the accord is not clear enough about its goals.
African leaders are worried that the goal of a 2℃ global temperature increase isn't good enough, because it will mean a much higher increase in temperature across Africa. This could cause big problems like food and water shortages across the continent.
Still, UN Secretary General believes the conference was an "improvement".
"Finally we reached a deal," Ban said," the accord may not be everything everyone had hoped for, but this is an important beginning."
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