>> the headline story out of durban is probably not about what was important. agreement to extend kyoto and continue negotiations for success or agreement i think probably won't have that much affect at the end of the day on the global climate. what is somewhat more encouraging is there's been a move of gauging some of the practical realities instead of the pie in the sky pledges that somehow never seem to be kept. there's been some progress on actually working out the details of how to advance the development of innovative technologies that will enable the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions over the long run. so, for example, one of the important developments out of durban that i think hasn't gotten much attention was that the clean development mechanism, the financing mechanism established under kyoto that funds clean energy projects in the developing world previously did not include... funding was not extended to carbon capture and sequestration projects, that is, technology that takes the carbon dioxide out of primarily coal-fired power plants and capture

now earlier this month the durban summit south africa kicked off with representatives from one hundred and ninety five countries gathering off the sake of countering climate change for this month we discussed the failures of efforts in cancun and copenhagen to produce any success and it looks like the two week long durban summit had a similar outcome just yesterday canada's environmental minister peter kent announced that his country will be withdrawing from the kyoto protocol which expires next year formally ending the country's effort in global approach to combating climate change it's now clear that kyoto is not the path forward for a global solution to climate change if anything it's an impediment. now according to several ports this was for all was a long time coming especially since prime minister stephen harper's conservative government never braced the agreement signed by the previous administration but under the protocol signed in one thousand nine hundred seven canada was obligated to cut their emissions to six percent below nine hundred ninety levels our emissions were actua

the world to stop or even slow down global climate change the deal reached in durban just kicks the can down the road by laying out steps towards signing a new climate change treaty in two thousand and fifteen that will be enacted in two thousand and twenty. the time frame most climate scientists agree is the point of no return one small victory for the durban summit is that nations like china and india will no longer be considered developing nations will no longer be exempted from mandatory emissions cuts when the deal is finally reached but perhaps the most poignant moment of the entire un climate summit came one jolly up a door i spoke on behalf of the world's youth address the convention on its last day the last in the failure of negotiators to come up with a suitable plan. the international energy agency tells us we have five years until the window to avoid irreversible climate change closes the science tells us that we have five years maximum you're saying give us ten the most stark betrayal of your generation's responsibility to ours is that you call this ambition. where is t

school knows we're going to tell the class, so we have been brought it before that happens. >> at the durbanonference, activist for attention to canada's climate-damaging practices, calling for tough action against the country. the message appears to have backfired with canada turning its back on its fellow kyoto signatories. >> the russian parliament elected 10 days ago will convene as scheduled on december 21. despite accusations of voting fraud. in a meeting with leaders in the parties represented in the duma, president medvedev said they have work to do. there is reported vote rigging, but rejected calls for the election to be rerun. on saturday, tens of thousands of russians gather to voice their anger at the election results would give the ruling united russia party an absolute majority. we will be taking an "in depth" look at the political situation in russia letter. uzbekistan has long been known as one of the world's leading violators of human rights. but a new report by human rights watch paints a picture of a regime that regularly tortures its citizens in pre-trial detention with

it is coming at a time when the world is talking about moving away from the kyoto treaty and the durban treaty is in question as well, and it shows the importance of the region's taking concerted approach to meeting these goals, is 15% reduction goal is not unattainable, but as we have said before a number of times, it will require measures that they're a little bit more grave than we have on the table today, including potentially some pricing-related alternatives, in my opinion, going beyond parking and repricing to get to solutions. the other thing i wanted to highlight is the really untenable set of results that we are seeing related to affordable housing and related to the percentage of income, of household income, that is predicted to become necessary in order for people to afford living in the bay area. those percentages are very, very high. for households earning less than $30,000 a year, we go from 77% to 87% to 89% in 2014. people will be paying for housing at the expense of food and transportation. that obviously has to change. it echoes supervisor campos' comments about reall

damper on oil when it could boost can of his economy so even though canvas thrown in the towel the durban summit has agreed to extend the kyoto protocol this new package would extend the current plan to cut carbon emissions in industrial countries meanwhile in a rather unexpected move the united states and china both agreed to a deal to create a legally binding document to replace kyoto and regulate their carbon emissions are the details of that new baggage they have yet to be worked out in the participating countries will have another three years to create another protocol that's going to take effect once the current one expires so for the time being looks like canada is the only one to formally withdraw from the un conference although it'll be interesting to see how the rest of the countries will fare once the details are officially drawn up and ratified. while there is a new party in town new political party that is when i say do i meet at the launch of the justice party was just held on december twelfth here in washington d.c. with rocky anderson at the helm planning to make a bid for

the u.n. conference on climate change is no exception. record rains hit durban just as the meetings were getting under way. at least five people died. now researchers from japan are helping the colleagues in south africa develop a system to forecast such events. nhk world's susumu kojima reports. >> i'm in a village south of durban. the unseasonal heavy storm recently damaged all these crops. villagers grow peppers, tomatoes and other vegetables here on communal farms. heavy rains last month pounded their fields, leaving their crops rotten. the rains were unprecedented this time of year. they devastated farmers' livelihoods. >> translator: it's really painful. because we are never going to get money. we can't get anything. >> reporter: some scientists may be able to help. more than 70 south african and japanese researchers got together last year to minimize the damage from abnormal weather. they are developing a system to forecast weather, several months to several years ahead. on this day, scientists from south africa visited a japanese research institute to ex

billionaire oligarchy an international corporations being able to buy our politicians we've stalled the durban climate talks why because of the oil barons karl rove lying about elizabeth warren she's calling him out on it but here is he's running ads in massachusetts he's not even from massachusetts a line about elizabeth warren to paraphrase leonard cohen everybody knows the system is rotten frankly it's time for us to clean this system up senator bernie sanders has proposed a constitutional amendment which will do just that which says that corporations are people and money is not speech you can sign the petition over at sanders dot senate dot gov and participate in that make it up you know make it the top of your to do list sanders does go check it out. and that would be the good the bad in the very very worst really ugly the good the broward county commission today the florida county will take on the issue of the chertoff x. ray porno scanners in airports and consider banning the use of those scanners at their primary airport for fort lauderdale international if passed broward county's ban

the ministerial meeting is under way at the clichlate change conference in durban south africa. it is shifting to an attempt to create a frail work to replace the kyoto protocol. >> translator: the people of japan continue to be positive about tackling climate change and contributing to global actions. >> in the second day of the ministerial meeting, they stressed that the match will not change the japanese efforts to deal with global warming. but he also said that japan will not commit itself to the kyoto protocol after it expires in 2012. instead he proposed setting up a new framework as soon as possible. from developing nations, they responded to the speech by saying that japan needs to be part of the kyoto system. >> right now we need extension of the kyoto protocol for developing countries that don't have enough time. >> it's very important for the protocol. i think that it will have a deal about the climate change. >> they were continuing the protocol therefore are stronger than ever against this background, negotiations are not about whether to continue the protocol, but r

the u.s. and china. nhk world susumu kojima is in durban. earlier he updated us on the focus of negotiations. >> reporter: the talks are on based on the presumption that the kyoto protocol will be extended. they are now trying to figure out a framework for extending kyoto. the focus is on how initial redactions can be imposed on developed countries from 2013. they are working out the details of the ruse including how many years they are to be committed to the carbon cuts. many of the developing countries have been concerned that without the kyoto protocol, the efforts to reduce greenhouse gases will be slowed. they have also been stressing that the developed nations are the ones who are responsible for climate change. so their government should do something to reduce their impact on the environment. even before this conference started, the european union said it would approve extending kyoto with conditions. if it came from that position, it would face a strong backlash from developing nations. with that in mind, the protocol will most likely

the u.s. and china. nhk world susumu kojima is in durban. earlier he updated us on the focus of negotiations. >> reporter: the talks are on based on the presumption that the kyoto protocol will be extended. they are now trying to figure out a framework for extending kyoto. the focus is on how initial redactions can be imposed on developed countries from 2013. they are working out the details of the ruse including how many years they are to be committed to the carbon cuts. many of the developing countries have been concerned that without the kyoto protocol, the efforts to reduce greenhouse gases will be slowed. they have also been stressing that the developed nations are the ones who are responsible for climate change. so their government should do something to reduce their impact on the environment. even before this conference started, the european union said it would approve extending kyoto with conditions. if it came from that position, it would face a strong backlash from developing nations. with that in mind, the protocol will most likely

so much of the political agenda which i talked about and answered to your question on in twenty-one was this durbanference in south africa. it was about global warming. that was the basis of it. that is being used as a political pretext to have the united states tax us with a national energy tax, take that money into the federal government and build upon and redistribute our wealth across the world. i disagree with that. i absolutely disagree with that agenda. i did you have to follow the signs. -- you have got to follow the science. what does science say? if you look at the issue of carbon the oxide -- where are the sources of carbon dioxide? is it a human activity? i think you have to look at the science and let it make the decision. that is not what is happening now. now it is politics driving this. >> what with the epa look like under your administration? -- what would the epa look like under your administration? >> there would not be one. the epa would be gone because there is already hit the of them in the united states. -- there are already 50 of them in the united states. there is one here

>> we are in the city of durban handi, where they embrace his philosophy. he end of the day, it is all about consumption. at the end of the day, we have to reduce consumption and that will reduce climate change. >> thank you very much. >> commemorations to mark the 70th anniversary of a surprise attack on the u.s. pacific fleet at pearl harbor are being held across the united states. the attack led to the united states's entry into the world war. here are some of the sights and sounds. ♪ [star spangled banner] ♪ >> uss nevada, uss tennessee, uss arizona. ♪ >> thank you for joining us on newsday. >> a reminder of our menus this hour. one of the most important european summits will be beginning in brussels today. they are eager to begin with treaty changes that will protect the euro from another crisis. the nation's one to introduce a financial transaction tax which the british prime mr. david cameron opposes. thank you very much for your company. take care. >>>> make sense of international news at bbc.com/news. >> funding was made possible by the freeman foun

also sending a signal of flexibility which is the signal to durban. we're here [unintelligible] if countries are saying we do not move into some condition are mad. i see it is bringing impact to the negotiation already. a time that europe and other major players, they should respond to china's offer of their official statement. and this week, the ministers have arrived here to strike a deal. i think it is left to see whether china's statement can turn into real flexibility. and we will -- and real constructive effort in trying to find this middle ground. if the eu can accept this and other countries like the u.s. can join the consensus. i think the action needs to be delivered. that we will see in the next couple days. >> with this plan by china for binding emissions after 20/20, do you think there is a chance of a brick through -- break theithrough? >> this is a multilateral negotiation. i think now that china does put its proposal or its road map clearly on the table, they say china is considering a legally binding -- emission limits after 20/20 and

the u.s. consulate in durban, deeply disturbed at what the u.s.ing any kind of discussions about mandatory limitations on something that threatens us all. also, not responsibly talking about a proposal that hillary clinton put forward in copenhagen two years ago, which was a $100 billion green climate fund to deal with the effects of climate change, especially for the poorest nations that didn't create the conditions that have led to severe climate changes but have to deal with it today. the u.s. is standing in the way, only standing, for example, with saudi arabia. they voted to block a consensus around the green climate fund a few weeks ago only standing with saw die arabia against the rest of the world on this. the u.s. has a lot to evaluate in where we stand today. >> amy, the big issue seems to be. my understanding is there are sort of two issue ons the table. the overarching issue is the fact that there is this division between developed countries and developing countries in the kyoto protocol. there is an understanding as you said and the p

. >> climate change the talks in durban, south africa are entering a crucial phase. gotiators from 190 countries have until friday to agree on a follow-up deal to the kyoto protocol. if they do not, there will soon be no binding global agreement on emissions reductions. expectations are low amid new calls for the world's biggest polluters to commit to cuts. >> german environment minister meeting with counterparts from mali and grenada. he says poor nations did not cause climate change and suffer its effects more and more. and with time running out, mark andrews have to sign climate agreement. the kyoto protocol accounts for only 50% of today's emissions. >> if we want to help countries like mali, grenada, and others, than 15% is not enough. we need emerging tensions like china on board, but of course the u.s. as well. >> germany has donated 15 million euros to mali and grenada for environmental initiatives in dealing with climate change to these countries' debts need convincing that the problem requires action. unlike the u.s., india, and china. >> we ask our correspo

the agency made the announcement as a news conference in durban south africa. the secretary general said that normal weather linked to gloeshl warming has caused droughts and floods throughout the world. many countries have been badly damaged. some 70 countries mostly in africa remain vulnerable to naturalisasters because of a lack of basic weather monitoring equipment. they need support from industrialized nations. japan has been working with south africa on a weather forecasting study in southern africa using japan's earth simulator. one of the worldest fastest supercomputers. >> we expect that japan will play a key role and are aware of the very advance facilities of the earth simulatine inine inin. >> foreign ministers from across the european union are considering more sanctions on iran. they met to figure out what to do after protesters attacked the british embassy in tehran. met in brussels. they drafted a statement announcing the storming of the embassy. it said the attack was a violation of the vienna convention. the ministers deplore the decision to ex

the u.n. climate change conference in durban, south africa. the focus of negotiations is now shifting to an attempt to create a new framework that might replace the kyoto protocol. >> translator: the people of japan continue to be positive about tackling climate change and contributing to global actions. in the second day of the minimum steeral meeting it is stressed that we will not change the japanese efforts to global warming, but he also said that japan will not commit itself to the kyoto protocol after it expires in 2012. he purports setting up a new framework as soon as possible. then from the nation. >> right now we need extension of kyoto protocol for developing countries. they don't have enough time. >> it's very important to sign the protocol. without the protocol, i think that it will be difficult to have a deal bringing about change. >> reporter: calls for continuing the protocol are stronger than ever. it's about how to continue. the european union has already said that it will commit to targets under the kyoto system even after 20

the agency made the announcement at a news conference in durban, south africa, where the u.n. climate talks are under way. the secretary-general of the world meteorological organization, michel jarraud, said that abnormal weather linked to global warming has caused droughts and floods throughout the world. many countries have been badly damaged. jarraud said that some 70 countries around the world, mostly in africa, remain vulnerable to natural disasters because they lack basic weather monitoring equipment, such as rain or wind gauges. he emphasized they needed support from industrialized nations. japan has been working with south africa on a weather forecasting study in southern africa using japan's earth simulator, one of the world's fastest supercomputers. jarraud acknowledged that japan's contribution is indispensable. >> we expect that japan will play a key role in making us aware of the very advanced facilities of the earth's variabilities, which is making a very significant contribution already to climate science. foreign ministers from the european union are considerin

scene here in rushville, in november of 1940, just down the street at the but ban hotel many -- at the durbanel wendell wonderful came out to declare that franklin roosevelt was going to be elected to a third term. he conceded the election. we will follow that with dick luringer on wendell wonderful and his brand of republican politics. >> people of america, i accept the results of the election with complete good will. i know that they will continue to work as i shall for the unity of our people in the building of national defense, in aid to britain and elimination from america of antagonism of every kind to the end that the free way of life may survive. > after that he became an ambassador for the united states. had a friendship with franklin roosevelt or something proximating that in which he was not a bad lose other. he was a winner in terms of our country and his ability to influence public views in other countries about the united states or, correspondingly, american views so we would not become isolationists and become withdrawn. >> the thoughts of senator dick luger and how he reviewed

[applause] on my watch, the united states of america has led the way, from durban to the united nations, against attempts to use international forums to delegitimize israel. and we will continue to do so. [applause] that's what friends and allies do for each other. so don't let anybody else tell a different story. we have been there, and we will continue to be there. those are the facts. [applause] when i look back on the last few years, i am proud of the decisions i have made. i am proud of what we have done together. but today is not about resting on our laurels. as your tradition teaches, you're not obligated to finish the work, but neither are we free to desist from it. today, we look forward to the world not just as it is, but as it could be. when we do, the truth is clear. our union is not yet perfect. our world is still in desperate need of repair. each of us still hears that call. the question is how will we respond. in this moment, every american, every faith, every background has the opportunity to stand up and say, "here i am. here i am puzzled i am ready to keep alive our co

. >>> time is not on the side of delegates in durban. e trying to find common ground on how the world's carbon emissions should be regulated. but the same issues that divided them going into this climate change meeting still exist. and it's looking increasingly unlikely they will be able to bridge the gap before their gathering wraps up on friday. >>> nhk's susumu kojima reports. >> reporter: delegates are still divided over when to launch a new framework after the kyoto protocol expires next year. kyoto requires only industrialized countries to reduce emissions. major emitters, including china and the united states are not obliged to make carbon cuts. south africa's ministers of cooperation is chair ing these talks. she nominated for five meetings on different themes on thursday to the final day of talks. >> there is very little time left. your creativity in finding compromise, finding common ground and finding solutions must be intensified. >> reporter: the european union has indicated it will accept an extension of the kyoto protocol i

the big players -- u.s. and china. they played their usual blame game, which ended, as we know, in a deadlock, but that deadline might be overcome here in durban, and the europeans are trying very hard to win over china and leave the u.s. basically isolated. they are doing this by offering to endorse a new round of pledges with significantly higher reduction targets. those could move up from 8% to maybe even 30%, but they have one precondition, which is that other big polluters like china, brazil, india, which are not bound by the kyoto protocol right now, agreed to a road map which would lead to the legally binding agreement that could take effect no later than 2020, so i think there is a good chance that at least that minimal consensus could be reached. >> we thank you very much. turning now to some golfing news, it was a bad day for germany. he had a poor opening round at the dubai world championship, and he now has no chance of renewing the european top ranking that he held in 2010. the top-ranked player in 2011 could now well be northern ireland's or -- rory mcelroy. if he wins the tournament, he could even unseat england's donald from th