Latest comments posted about "China and US must lead on climate" on ChinaDialogue en-gb http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/show/single/en/2775--China-and-US-must-lead-on-climate- http://staging.chinadialogue.net/images/cdlogo.gif http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/show/single/en/2775--China-and-US-must-lead-on-climate- I'd like to ask, how much does the financial crisis matter when compared with global environmental crisis? Are humans so fragile to be easily hit down by the seemingly disastrous financial storm? Just think of it, icebergs in the Arctic would disappear within a few years,with the environmental catastrophes ensuing, after which chain effects would hardly stop! Why do all our leaders switch their attention to the financial crisis, and where have their concerns about environmental protection gone? How can they become so short-sighted? The financial storm can't destroy our earth, and it will be the environmental pollution that burns man's civilization to ash! (translated by diaoshuhuan) Wed, 04 Mar 2009 07:21:24 +0000 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/2775#comment-8461 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/2775#comment-8461 America often poses as the world's leader, and as an already developed country it often asks starving, developing countries to work with them to protect the environment. America's quantity of waste is even higher than that of developing countries, but first they ask us not to consider whether or not people have enough food and clothing, then they ask us for the same amount of intensity in dealing with problems in the environment. Isn't this just the leaders showing off? It seems a bit like the strong are picking on the weak. (Translated by Braden Latham-Jones.) Thu, 26 Feb 2009 06:41:08 +0000 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/2775#comment-8428 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/2775#comment-8428 This year severe drought threatened north China, and a rare snowstorm swept across the south. It is possible that the gains of China's economic growth will be offset by these "natural disasters", if we don't pay attention to the ecological environment. It is also possible that someday our eyes will have no more tears to cry, if people still believe that environmental protection is not our concern.(Translated by Tian Liang) Sun, 22 Feb 2009 22:35:02 +0000 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/2775#comment-8398 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/2775#comment-8398 I wholeheartedly wish for such cheerful cooperation between us and America. It is going to let us act. Starting with ourselves, starting with the little things, we can build awareness of environmental protection. Those little things that our billion-plus population does are sure to have a remarkable result. (Translated by Jacob Fromer) Sun, 22 Feb 2009 01:00:14 +0000 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/2775#comment-8396 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/2775#comment-8396 Clinton is experienced, knowledgeable, tactful, and ready to stand by what she believes in. I think that makes her a perfect secretary of state. Crystal, US Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:24:12 +0000 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/2775#comment-8388 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/2775#comment-8388 An open letter is a good idea, but individuals and governments need to start thinking about environmental interests too. If we waste all of our soil, water, and air, we will have no more resources. If we have no more resources, then there will be no more economy. Then it will be too late to just worry about making sure your own children get a job. Sat, 21 Feb 2009 13:10:36 +0000 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/2775#comment-8393 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/2775#comment-8393 The open letter makes a lot of sense. Just like the phrase "Not knowing the true face of Mountain Lu because one lives on it" both countries are facing economic crisis now, so a third party has to give some constructive suggestions. Currently China is confronting several problems including drought, the migrant peasant workers seeking employment, and small and medium sized companies facing difficulties. And now China is supposed to take the long-term environmental interests into consideration? The government plans to end the financial slump by expanding construction of infrastructure on a large-scale--how can it manage to take environmental interests into account? University graduates are confronted with an awful job market while their parents get anxious about their children's futures. How can you ask them to spare time to show interest in environmental problems? It seems the best option uses reason and balance, and is feasible and not radical. The open letter is a perfect example. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:12:00 +0000 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/2775#comment-8391 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/2775#comment-8391 “The United States & China contribute 40% of global greenhouse-gas emissions.” Climate change is a global issue. I hope the United States and China can cooperate on climate issues as partners and work together to protect our environment. (translated by Fangfang CHEN) Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:13:30 +0000 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/2775#comment-8392 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/2775#comment-8392 Will Clinton make a good secretary of state? What does everyone think? Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:04:55 +0000 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/2775#comment-8387 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/2775#comment-8387 Time really is running out for a climate deal between the US and China. I sincerely hope that this meeting produces more tangible results so that we can avert global disaster. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:02:12 +0000 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/2775#comment-8386 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/2775#comment-8386