Copenhagen, Dec 18, 2009
The Bella center waits in anticipation for Obama’s statement, hoping for another infusion of hope after Hillary’s conditional offer of creating a $100 billion climate fund. Many are hoping Obama will improve upon the weak outstanding U.S. offer of a 17% emission cut from 2005 levels, equivalent to just a 3-4% cut from 1990 levels.
The police presence throughout the city continued today, with helicopters heard flying overhead as security was high for Obama’s arrival this morning.
Most news teams, excluded from the Plenary hall, gather around preparing to film Obama’s remarks on the monitor.
Report by James George
Police presence continues throughout the city.