The Climate of Diplomacy

Since the breakdown of the much heralded climate summit, many wonder if anyone is left at the table to discuss Earth's issues.

The Climate summit's attendees came and went, and by the end of Saturday, the summit seemed more like a rant session on the floor of the U. S. Senate. Many spoke of wanting to commit to something, but that it was the other side that blocked their way.

Prime Minister Gordon Brown said that he believed a new international body should take charge of the next round of talks. The Copenhagen event was sponsored by the United Nations and was attended by 190 countries all with a stake in Earth's future. There was a tentative agreement to target global tempurature rise at 2 degrees celsius, but none of the agreement is binding. U.S. President Barack Obama arrived early Saturday morning and left the same day.

Most of the world's learders were at the summit at one time or another, but none really seemed to have time to stay and negotiate. It leaves one to wonder if the health of Earth is a true priority of countries. President Obama has given more time to his healthcare bill which is slated to pass the senate just before Christmas, than he has to Earth's healthcare.

The Earth has had many check-ups. Its been given a diagnosis--ill and failing health. The only way for the Earth to get well is for countries to come together and take their medicine. A medicine that is expensive, but if countries wait too long to take it, the Earth may pay the ultimate price.

The next U.N. climate summit is in Mexico. Maybe countries will find a way to practice diplomacy and follow doctors orders.