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1. Climate summit 'too important to fail'.

Author

Heffern, Rich

Subjects
*CONFERENCES & conventions, *CLIMATE change conferences, *INTERNATIONAL cooperation on environmental policy
Abstract

Information about the United Nations Climate Change Conference held in Copenhagen, Denmark on December 6-18, 2009 is presented. Topics include the greenhouse gas emissions, adaptation strategies, and issues between developed and developing countries on who should cut most emissions, how much and who should sponsor the costs. On the other hand, a document on environmental ethics is issued by Pope Benedict XVI in the middle of the conference.

Published
2009

2. Deadlock on climate change.

Subjects
INTERNATIONAL cooperation on climate change, INTERNATIONAL cooperation on environmental policy, CONFERENCES & conventions
Abstract

In December, thousands of people will converge on Copenhagen for a crucial climate conference. Representatives from 192 countries face a deadline to reach agreement on a global treaty to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions and replace the Kyoto Protocol, which expires in 2012. But as Copenhagen draws nearer, diplomats and negotiators are struggling for consensus on tackling climate change. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2009
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