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Chinese airlines shun EU carbon tax
07/02/2012 - CHINA

Chinese airlines shun EU carbon tax

China said Monday it will bar its airlines from paying charges on carbon emissions of flights in and out of Europe. The United States and Russia also oppose the EU-imposed measures to rein in climate-changing gases, which came into effect this year.
Canada to withdraw from Kyoto Protocol
13/12/2011 - ENVIRONMENT

Canada to withdraw from Kyoto Protocol

Canada said Monday that it will withdraw from the Kyoto Protocol on climate change, becoming the first country to do so. Prime Minister Stephen Harper (pictured) said his country would owe some $13.6 billion in penalties under the treaty's terms.
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Durban climate change talks produce 'historic deal'
11/12/2011 - South Africa

Durban climate change talks produce 'historic deal'

A new global climate deal was struck in the South African city of Durban on Sunday, after weeks of exhaustive discussions ended with an agreement on a far-reaching program that includes sharing the responsibility for controlling carbon emissions.
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Climate talks in extra time after row over draft deal
10/12/2011 - SOUTH AFRICA

Climate talks in extra time after row over draft deal

UN climate talks are continuing into an unscheduled 13th day on Saturday as delegates struggle to formulate a draft deal that can satisfy everyone. The sticking point is whether any deal can be “legally binding”.
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Balking nations threaten Durban climate accord
09/12/2011 - SOUTH AFRICA

Balking nations threaten Durban climate accord

The 194-nation UN climate conference in Durban, South Africa, goes down to the wire Friday amidst fears that the US, China and India, all major polluters, could impede an accord. The EU has said it would only sign a treaty binding to all nations.
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Hopes to restart climate pledges flounder in Durban
08/12/2011 - ENVIRONMENT

Hopes to restart climate pledges flounder in Durban

It had been touted as the "last chance" to save the environment. But hopes to reach a new deal on climate change at the Durban conference looked dead in the water from day one. Now, with the Kyoto protocol reaching its end, and participating nations unsure to renew their commitments, the only thing that looks set to change is the climate itself.
Support grows for Durban climate deal
08/12/2011 - SOUTH AFRICA

Support grows for Durban climate deal

At climate change talks in Durban, South Africa, an EU plan to agree on a pact with binding targets by 2015 gained support. Doubts remain, however, as to whether the US will sign a deal with set dates or a set outcome.
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UN chief calls for 'real progress' at climate talks
06/12/2011 - ENVIRONMENT

UN chief calls for 'real progress' at climate talks

UN chief Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday urged environment ministers gathered for 12 days of talks on climate change in Durban to make progress, warning that "the future of our planet is at stake". Talks have deadlocked over the future of the Kyoto Protocol.
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Thousands march in Durban calling for 'climate justice'
03/12/2011 - Climate change

Thousands march in Durban calling for 'climate justice'

Thousands took to the streets of Durban on Saturday, shouting and singing against a backdrop of drums and vuvuzelas, to voice their exasperation at the progress of UN climate change talks that end next week.
Dithering in Durban over a new Kyoto
03/12/2011 - ENVIRONMENT

Dithering in Durban over a new Kyoto

After all night talks - success. Delegates from 194 countries and the European Union at the UN Climate Change Conference in Durban finally hammered out a deal at the weekend to replace the Kyoto Protocol. The carbon-reducing pact is due to expire in 2012 and there had been fears that a new accord would not be made. However, a new plan is under way, meaning a new agreement could be in place and operational by 2020.
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