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So Mr.  Chairman, on and off please note that emission trading per se cannot bring about actual  reduction.\"\u003cbr/\u003eSUPER CAPTION: Zhong Shukong, Chinese delegate\u003cbr/\u003eMost delegates worked around the clock for days with little rest as key players kept  arguing over the issue on trading emission.\u003cbr/\u003eSome were left pessimistic by the relentless debate.\u003cbr/\u003eSOUNDBITE; (English)\u003cbr/\u003e\"The longer it takes, the more we get the impression that many countries are not  interested in having a protocol, that's the impression we get for right now. That's really  worrying. I'd say 50/50, it's a very dangerous moment\"  \u003cbr/\u003eSUPER CAPTION: Pierre Gramegna, European Union delegate \u003cbr/\u003eAs arguments continued back and forth, some delegates took time out to relax.\u003cbr/\u003eBut there were some optimists among those who continued to tune in.\u003cbr/\u003eSOUNDBITE: (English)    \u003cbr/\u003e\"Yes, I'm still optimistic with regards to the end result. But whether we could achieve  now in Kyoto or whether we have to come back I don't know yet. But I think we should  do our utmost to achieve the results now and not postpone it.\"\u003cbr/\u003eSUPER CAPTION: Danish delegate,  Svend Auken\u003cbr/\u003eThe differences between the U-S and China were resolved when delegates agreed to  study China's concerns.\u003cbr/\u003eWith obvious relief, the chairman signalled the compromise with a slam of  his hammer.\u003cbr/\u003eUPSOUND (English)\u003cbr/\u003e\"We adopt this text - it's so decided\"\u003cbr/\u003eSUPER CAPTION: Raul Estrada, Chairman of Conference on Climate Change\u003cbr/\u003eWith the major sticking point over,  the way was cleared for the Kyoto Protocol  negotiations to enter their final stage.\u003cbr/\u003eTime was running out and delegates were urged to act quickly.\u003cbr/\u003eSOUNDBITE: (English)\u003cbr/\u003e\"(I said) Half an hour ago that we had only fifteen minutes of services and this is all. We  are not in a position to use our time to discuss the kind of things you are discussing  now. What I want to know is if you agree or disagree or have an objection to the  proposal I made - the proposal I took from three countries. Could you help me on that  Mikhail please.\"  \u003cbr/\u003eSUPER CAPTION: Raul Estrada, Chairman of Conference on Climate Change\u003cbr/\u003eThe conference secretary general emphasised the need for a deadline.\u003cbr/\u003eSOUNDBITE: (English)\u003cbr/\u003e\"We are hoping to get some documentation out in languages for you to take home. That  is the best we can do. We are eight hours over the deadline and you have to have a  deadline in any of these events and it also serves to help you to complete your  business.\"\u003cbr/\u003eSUPER CAPTION: Michael Zammit Cutajar, Secretary General\u003cbr/\u003eThe Kyoto document represents an unprecedented international effort to control energy  use for the common good.\u003cbr/\u003eOne environmentalist hailed it as \"immensely important\", although the green movement  generally wished the targets were more ambitious. \u003cbr/\u003eUnhappy business leaders, meanwhile, particularly from the U-S coal and oil industry,  said the energy restraints could only cause economic distress.\u003cbr/\u003eKyoto, Japan - 11 December 1997\u003cbr/\u003e1. Meeting room\u003cbr/\u003e2. Various of delegates in audience\u003cbr/\u003e3. People gathered talking\u003cbr/\u003e4. TV monitor to wide of conference\u003cbr/\u003e5. Delegates listening in audience\u003cbr/\u003e6. Oil lobbyist listening\u003cbr/\u003e7. UPSOUND Chinese delegate speaking in audience\u003cbr/\u003e8. Various of delegates asleep.\u003cbr/\u003e9. SOUNDBITE (English) Pierre Gramegna, European Union delegate \u003cbr/\u003e10. Danish delegate speaking to Indian delegate\u003cbr/\u003e11. SOUNDBITE (English) Svend Auken, Danish delegate \u003cbr/\u003e12. UPSOUND (English) Raul Estrada, Chairman of Conference on Climate Change\u003cbr/\u003e13. Wide shot meeting applauding\u003cbr/\u003e14. Delegates talking\u003cbr/\u003e15. SOUNDBITE (English) Raul Estrada, Chairman of Conference on Climate Change\u003cbr/\u003e16. Wide shot meeting\u003cbr/\u003e17. Delegates gathered in a group\u003cbr/\u003e16. SOUNDBITE (English) Michael Zammit Cutajar, Secretary General of Conference on  Climate Change\u003cbr/\u003e17. U-S delegate raising hand with document \u003cbr/\u003e18. 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