200 climate experts call to cut greenhouse gases

MORE than 200 leading climate scientists yesterday called for urgent cuts in greenhouse gases, with reductions of at least 50% by 2050.

The experts from around the world warned negotiators at the UN climate change conference in Bali that emissions needed to peak and decline within the next 10 to 15 years.

If emissions are not limited, millions face extreme events such as droughts, flooding and rising sea levels, the scientists said.