Playing Our Part in a New Global Agreement on Climate Change

http://www.climatechange.gov.au/copenhagen/news-index/playing-our-part.aspx


Precis

The article „Playing our part in a new global agreement climate change“ by the Australian federal government speaks of Australia’s successes and goals to reduce carbon emission in the future. Their participation in Copenhagen seems to be very important and helpful for the world. The article repeatedly mentions Australia’s goals and successes such as efficient, fair, and effective plans for the future. Secondly Australia will support any developing countries that are not capable of supporting the global climate change themselves.

Playing Our Part in a New Global Agreement on Climate Cnge

http://www.climatechange.gov.au/copenhagen/news-index/playing-our-part.aspx

Mitigation

http://www.climatechange.gov.au/copenhagen/australias-position/mitigation.aspx

Precis

The article “Mitigation” from the Australian Government- Department of Climate Change, stresses the importance of global participation in the reduction of carbon emissions, to slow down global warming. Although it is vital that all countries participate and take mitigation responsibilities, the article mentions that the world cannot the poorest countries to take such great responsibilities upon themselves. On the other hand there are some very easy steps that these less developed countries could take to reduce their excessive carbon emissions. The article frequently uses jargon and alliteration to convince the reader its opinion. The article uses a very demeaning and almost arrogant tone when it speaks of the developing nations and their incapability’s to contribute to a climate improvement. Australia seems to be very confident with its plan and believes that developed and developing countries need to work together to achieve the common goal of sustainability.