Copenhagen climate talks
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Rich countries halt Barcelona climate talks with inaction; Africa walks out
African negotiators at the U.N. climate talks in Barcelona refused to continue formal discussions about all other issues until wealthy countries live up to their legal and moral responsibility to […]
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The power of the people
The 350.org International Day of Climate Action a week ago was unprecedented, historic, stirring, and inspiring. Watching the pictures scroll across the computer screen at 350.org from literally all over […]
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Negotiators take aim at U.S. on day one of Barcelona climate talks
The final round of negotiations prior to the Copenhagen Climate Summit kicked off Monday in Barcelona, Spain. Delegates from around the world will meet for the next five days in […]
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Clean Energy Forums are popping up in target states across the country. What about your state?
From coast to coast, teams of young volunteers are organizing Clean Energy Forums. As part of Focus the Nation‘s campaign Community and the Road to Copenhagen, young organizers are engaging […]
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Children and riot police face off in Canadian “Moms” video
The Canadian campaign Moms Against Climate Change just released a provocative video (below) that makes a boldly emotional appeal for action on global warming. Set in an unnamed city, the […]
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Global climate pact may hinge on EU summit
Now the world really is coming to the crunch point. As governments across the globe travelled the long, winding and rocky road to Copenhagen over the last few years, there […]
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Sen. Kerry to youth on climate bill: We’re gonna need your help
When John Kerry speaks, the kids listen up.Photo: Cliff1066 via Flickr Creative CommonsOn a conference call Tuesday night with young climate activists, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) served up several newsy […]
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Global civil society starts to take up the climate challenge
Environmentalists have been looking forward to the Copenhagen climate talks this December with a mixture of dread and expectation, as it may be the last opportunity to craft a global climate treaty as we barrel towards dangerous tipping points pointed out by leading scientists. Yet, as environmental organizations started to prepare to mobilize their members, send out their lobbyists, and make their arguments for climate action, there is new momentum from both ordinary citizens and unusual partners.
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U.N. chief will pressure senators on climate bill
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at a press conference in Seattle (Oct. 26, 2009).Jon Hiskes / GristAs the U.S. Senate begins work on a climate and energy bill this week, senators […]
