The "Major Emitters"

Sixteen nations known as “major emitters” are held accountable for over 75% of greenhouse gas emissions. These nations are dutifully taking steps to work together and slow down the pace of global warming and climate change, beginning with a conference in Washington, D.C. on Monday.

The Obama administration, like the major emitters, is hoping to develop an emission treaty and is working with China to cut back on emissions. A group of politically powerful nations including the U.S., China, Japan, and Australia, is working together for major progress in the fields of climate-changing and global warming.

Because of this, national leaders in several countries are looking to incorporate businesses in the “clean-energy quest”. This is a great way to not only help stop climate change, but also to try and stimulate the economy back into action, and I back this fully.

With the power of several politically-strong nations and hundreds of company looking forward to a deal that will limit emissions, help the environment, and promote sustainable technologies, this meeting of the major emitters is a great step forward to living in balance with out world.

Original Article: NPR, April 27, 2009