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"Mr President, the main thrust of this directive is to set targets for the levels of ozone which will be permitted in ambient air within the European Union. This directive is part of an overall package which is being implemented by the European Union at this time to comply with the obligations under the Kyoto Accord. We can all recall that the Kyoto Accord sets down a timetable for the reduction in the level of the use of greenhouse gases. The US President, Mr Bush, has already stated that he wants to renegotiate the Kyoto Accord. This is highly regrettable because, in the eyes of many, it is felt that the targets set by the Kyoto Accord will not even achieve the goal of substantially reducing the use of greenhouse gases. The clear scientific evidence is that climate change is real, is happening now, and will get worse. Emissions from the developed world are the primary reason for global warming. Developed countries must take the first meaningful steps in reducing emissions.
The European Union is determined to play its part in reaching our targeted 8% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions below 1990 levels over this decade. We are all aware that President Bush is due to meet the European Union leaders in Göteborg this week. I hope that the US President will come up with a firm proposal to outline how his administration intends to reduce the level of greenhouse gases in the immediate future.
There is unequivocal scientific evidence about the damage which has been done to many communities as the ozone layer is being depleted. Extensive production of greenhouse gases is resulting in the depletion of the ozone layer which, in turn, is resulting in higher sea levels, contributing to greater coastal erosion, greater flooding and the elimination of many of our island communities.
We have a moral obligation to ensure not only that the quality of life of present communities is protected, but that the quality of life of future communities is protected also. That is why it is so important that we all guarantee that we reduce the level of greenhouse gas emissions in Europe, the United States of America and elsewhere so as to achieve our objective in this regard.
I congratulate Mr Davies on his excellent report."@en1
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