At the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate on Monday, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton promised that that United States is prepared to lead the world in negotiating a new climate change treaty in Copenhagen in December. The conference in Washington was the first of three that will take place, bringing together leaders from countries that are responsible for 75 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions.

Clinton emphasized that there is not doubt that climate change is a serious threat to the environment, economy, health and security. She also assured developing countries that their energy sources would not be limited, but that developed countries like the US would help to make them cleaner. Countries like India were glad to see such a commitment from the US and hope this will lead to better trust between developed and developing countries.

Because the US made little progress in the realm of climate legislation during the past eight years, Clinton emphasized the importance of acting now. “The United States is fully engaged and determined to lead and make up for lost time both at home and abroad. We are back in the game,” she said.

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