Obama said the US was prepared to cut its emissions of greenhouse gases by 17 per cent by 2020 and by 83 per cent by 2050 «in the context of an overall deal in Copenhagen that includes robust mitigation contributions from China and the other emerging economies». (newscientist.com)
The White House also announced that, in the context of an overall deal in Copenhagen that includes robust mitigation contributions from China and the other emerging economies, the president is prepared to put on the table a U.S. emissions reduction target in the range of 17 percent below 2005 levels in 2020 and ultimately in line with final U.S. energy and climate legislation. (dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com)
On the element of mitigation, the text focuses on nationally determined mitigation contributions based on countries «various capacities» (with no mention of responsibilities), while urging all parties to advance to more ambitious targets where applicable. (earthinbrackets.org)