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U.S. and Other Countries to Research Farm Emissions

 |  Dec 22, 2009

The U.S. and 20 other countries will collaborate on a "research alliance" to research and reduce carbon emissions from farms, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced in Copenhagen. "Just as climate … Read more

Mayors Call for Ambitious Climate Deal

 |  Dec 22, 2009

Mayors from major cities around the world signed a resolution calling for a comprehensive and "ambitious" accord to institute and enforce carbon pollution cuts, spurning the notion that difficult economic … Read more

Pope: Environmental Issues are Human Rights Issues

 |  Dec 22, 2009

Pope Benedict XVI, whose papacy has seen the Vatican take steps toward reducing carbon pollution and improving overall sustainability, is calling for action to protect global natural resources and curb … Read more

Copenhagen Days 4-5 (Weekend and a Surprise Encounter)

 |  Dec 21, 2009

Saturday, December 12 (Day 4) Still adjusting to the 6 hour difference between Copenhagen and Atlanta, so I slept in and missed my chance to hear Dr. Vandana Shiva speak. … Read more

The Copenhagen Climate Accord Summarized In Six Key Points

 |  Dec 19, 2009

   The Copenhagen Climate Accord has a number of key provisions.  The following is a quick summary set out by U.S. Journalist Keith Schneider  1. Developed nations have committed to … Read more

The 10X Factor

 |  Dec 19, 2009

By Larry J. Schweiger Jon Isham, a passionate warrior shares his insightful reflections of Copenhagen. I particularly agree with Jessy Tolkan of Energy Action Coalition’s 10x factor. There were 100,000 … Read more

Go Leilani Munter

 |  Dec 19, 2009

By Larry J. Schweiger Leilani Munter, professional race car driver, environmentalist, ambassador for National Wildlife Federation and one of my heroes, continues her race against global warming. Go, Leilani. Read more

See The Draft Text Of The Copenhagen Global Climate Accord

 |  Dec 18, 2009

As indicated by NWF's Christine Dorsey's report, there will be considerable discussion of the overall success and long-term meaning of the 192-nation global climate in Copenhagen. Many who have seen the … Read more

Copenhagen Outcome: Not Done Yet

,  |  Dec 18, 2009

By Larry J. Schweiger Regarding today’s outcome at the Copenhagen climate negotiations, I applaud President Obama for his determination to not let these talks fail and his success working with … Read more

We’re Not Done Yet!

 |  Dec 18, 2009

It’s been a whirlwind in Copenhagen. World leaders are close to concluding two weeks of intense climate negotiations in Copenhagen today, resulting in a political agreement that has fallen short … Read more