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Copenhagen Days 2-3 (China-US Youth Workshop, Biodiversity and Alternative Energy in the Developing World)

 |  Dec 16, 2009

Thursday, December 12 (Day 2) One of the issues with getting new, clean technology into developing countries has been the worry that giving this equipment away often leads to misuse. … Read more

Live from Copenhagen!

 |  Dec 10, 2009

This is Christine Dorsey, communications director for National Wildlife Federation, and I’m on the ground in Copenhagen at the United Nations climate conference, or as it’s known around the world, COP15 – that’s short for the 15th Conference of Parties (to a global climate treaty). Read more

“The Eyes of the World are on the U.S.”

 |  Nov 16, 2009

The eyes of the world are on the United States, which has the greatest capacity to lead the green economy renaissance that will lower pollution levels and safeguard our children’s future. Copenhagen remains a critical moment to engage all nations in a more ambitious global effort that keeps pace with the latest climate science. Read more

Consequences of Copenhagen, Part II: Local Efforts

 |  Nov 16, 2009

Today we present part 2 of a 4 part series on the upcoming United Nations Climate Conference in Copenhagen, where leaders from around the globe will come together to negotiate … Read more

Consequences of Copenhagen, Part I: The stakes

 |  Nov 12, 2009

Today we present part 1 of a 4 part series on the upcoming United Nations Climate Conference in Copenhagen, where leaders from around the globe will come together to negotiate … Read more

Report from Barcelona UN Climate Talks

 |  Nov 6, 2009

Against this backdrop thousands of United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change delegates and observers have converged to set the stage for a Copenhagen climate deal.
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Updated Science: Climate Change Is Happening Faster Than Predicted

 |  Sep 28, 2009

The United Nations Environment Program released an excellent report summarizing scientific evidence from over 400 sources that have emerged since the 2007 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Fourth Assessment Report. … Read more

Report: Climate Change Coming Sooner, Stronger Than Thought

 |  Sep 27, 2009

A report released on September 22 by the United Nations points to some disturbing findings about how much quicker global warming is coming on: Roseanne Skirble of Voice of America … Read more

International Youth Leaders: Make Enviro Education Mandatory

,  |  Aug 24, 2009

The United Nations Environment Program is currently hosting the Tunza International Children and Youth Conference in South Korea, the biggest-ever youth gathering on global warming. The title “tunza” is a … Read more

Two Million Young People Calling On The World To Tackle Climate Change

 |  Aug 18, 2009

More than 2 million young people worldwide are expected to speak out on global warming during a Thursday August 20th Tunza conference. Scoop.co.nz reports: “For the first time, young committed people from all continents, … Read more

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