Real threats as Africa takes ‘grand stand’
Finally there is some real drama and excitement in the climate talks as the African groups unleashed their frustration in Barcelona.
The African delegations put their foot down and said they wouldn’t negotiate the finer details of a global climate deal until some fundamentals were resolved.
Early this week the African delegations closed the Kyoto Protocol track [...]
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Fossil of the Day for Saudi Arabia, Canada and United States
Today, the United States, Saudi Arabia and Canada were shamed at the UN Climate talks in Barcelona for their efforts ‘to drag down the climate talks’ and for being un-constructive in the climate negotiations.
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Barcelona must pave the way for binding climate deal
WWF Barcelona Oct 30 2009
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We ‘can and must’ have a deal in Copenhagen
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 [...]
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Sneak peak-UK shamed, other actions and press do’s