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20 Nov 2009
Have we lost trust in each other? Is there a chance can still kiss and make up? The upcoming climate change conference in Copenhagen is our best chance to reafirm our love for our one and only, ...
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18 Nov 2009
Developed country leaders at odds with citizens around the world
On 16 and 17 of November, Environment Ministers from 43 countries gathered in Copenhagen for the so called Pre-COP. This meeting was meant to prepare for COP15 itself, the 15th Conference of the ...
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17 Nov 2009
WWF welcomes US and China commitment to make Copenhagen a success
Following announcements on the Copenhagen Climate Summit by US President Barack Obama and Chinese President Hu Jintao in Beijing, WWF issued the following statement. “The leaders of US and China ...
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19 Nov 2009
Cerca de Copenhague ¿lejos de la Tierra? / Near of Copenhaguen (far from the Earth?)
Debemos afrontar la cumbre de Copenhague escuchando la voz de los más afectados / We must face the Copenhagen summit listening to the voice of those ...
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19 Nov 2009
Chinese youth offering ‘gift’ to Obama in exchange of keeping his promise
Nothing is more self-explanatory than the images themselves. Right before Obama paid his visit to China, 11 youth from China used their action to ...
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18 Nov 2009
Environment Ministers met for a pre-COP meeting November 16th and 17th
Here's video from the press conference with Yvo de Boer and Connie Hedegaard from earlier today.
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Climate talks: Saying all the wrong things but chance remains to do the right things
An ambitious climate treaty can still be achieved in Copenhagen despite most policy makers’ focus on what they cannot achieve rather than what they can do to prevent the worst consequences of runaway climate change, WWF said at the inconclusive ending of climate negotiations in Barcelona.
Palm oil roundtable breaks emissions logjam
Members of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil this week agreed to consider implementing voluntary measures to encourage producers and buyers of palm oil to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
Climate friendly policies pay off, report shows
Climate-friendly policies not only reduce greenhouse emissions and bring environmental benefits; they also boost and diversify the economy, a recent report scoring some 100 climate policies from G20 countries reveals.
Water evaporates from the climate change negotiating text
The Stockholm International Water Institute joined governments, NGOs and United Nations agencies this week in calling on negotiators working to develop a climate change deal in Copenhagen later this year to recognize the critical role of water in climate change adaptation.
New recipe for a fast acting Europe to profit from going it alone on climate action
A major new European study of the costs of climate protection shows that avoiding dangerous consequences of climate change at manageable costs is only possible with early action – but Europe would profit from taking a leadership role even if other countries continued to hesitate.
Too many A-Grades lead to failure on European appliances
Brussels, Belgium: Negotiations between Europe’s Presidency, Parliament and the European Commission have failed to reach agreement on new energy labeling requirements for electrical appliances.
Barcelona must pave the way for global deal
The UN climate talks in Barcelona, the last ahead of the big conference in Copenhagen, will be a litmus test of whether government leaders have given their delegates a mandate to move towards a legally binding deal that has the potential to save the world from climate change.
European Council on climate change: Vague messages, no concrete measures
The European Council opted for vague messages on most of the essential issues blocking international climate change negotiations today, further diminishing hopes on strong European leadership in the global fight against climate change.
Can we make a climate deal is not the right question. We must make it.
Every day of delay in taking action against rapidly progressing climate change would have severe consequences for us and future generations. Delegates gathering for yet another round of climate talks in Barcelona next week should show their leaders back home that progress can be made and a safe and ambitious climate deal not only can but must be sealed.
Europe's choice: fall behind or forge ahead on climate
Europe can choose a path to prosperity on a new economic footing or continue to fumble along the dead end track of propping up fading industries, WWF said today in advance of tomorrow’s key European Council meeting which is expected to largely shape the EU position heading into the UN climate summit in Copenhagen in December.