2010 to be Hottest on Record

The UK Met Office says that 2010 is set to become the hottest on record, above that of 1998, which was boosted by a strong El Nino effect. The hottest years on record remain 1998, jointly with 2005.

Countries Emission Cuts Pledges

Various countries provide their emission cuts as Copenhagen approaches. USA agrees 17% cut from 1990 levels, but this only really equates to a 4% cut if calculated using "accepted" and other countries calculations!