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Yvo de Boer, executive secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
07/12/2009 - THE INTERVIEW

Yvo de Boer, executive secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was drafted in 1992 with the aim of stabilising the level of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Its head, Yvo de Boer, says delegates at a critical climate conference in Copenhagen plan to go a step further in the fight against global warming.
Copenhagen: the Wind of Change? (part 2)
07/12/2009 - THE FRANCE 24 DEBATE

Copenhagen: the Wind of Change? (part 2)

Will the Climate Change summit change the way we all do business? The way economies have been constructed clearly in some’ scientists eyes is tied to the growth in world warming. So will there be a new way of doing deals from now on? Will developing nations accept the restrictions this may place on them? Or should the already rich world carry the burden of responsibility for its years of polluting the planet?
Copenhagen: The Wind of Change?
07/12/2009 - THE FRANCE 24 DEBATE

Copenhagen: The Wind of Change?

Will the Climate Change summit change the way we all do business? The way economies have been constructed clearly in some’ scientists eyes is tied to the growth in world warming. So will there be a new way of doing deals from now on? Will developing nations accept the restrictions this may place on them? Or should the already rich world carry the burden of responsibility for its years of polluting the planet?
China vows to do its bit for climate
07/12/2009 - COPENHAGEN SUMMIT

China vows to do its bit for climate

At first glance, it's hard to believe the claim that air quality in Linfen, in China's northern Shanxi province, is improving. But what was once the world's most polluted city now serves as a statement of intent for a country determined to play its part in fighting climate change.
Met to publish 150 years of global weather data to counter sceptics
07/12/2009 - CLIMATE

Met to publish 150 years of global weather data to counter sceptics

The UK Met Office is preparing to publish 150 years' worth of global weather data in support of mainstream opinion, as climate change sceptics continue to use emails leaked from a British university to try to debunk fears over global warming.
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Web users mobilise as Copenhagen climate summit kicks off
07/12/2009 - WEBNEWS

Web users mobilise as Copenhagen climate summit kicks off

In this edition: Bloggers give their take on climate change as world leaders gather in Copenhagen; and Italian web users celebrate 'No Berlusconi' day.
From across the world, climate summit participants keep the faith
08/12/2009 - COPENHAGEN CONFERENCE

From across the world, climate summit participants keep the faith

The stakes are high at the 15th UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen and environmental activists from across the world are determined to keep up the pressure on world leaders to reach a deal.
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“14 days to seal history’s judgment on this generation”
07/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

“14 days to seal history’s judgment on this generation”

INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW: The Guardian in the UK and 55 other newspapers around the world are speaking with one voice this morning. Their editorials call on delegates in Copenhagen to ‘make the right choice’.
56 papers around the world speak with one voice on climate change
07/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

56 papers around the world speak with one voice on climate change

FRENCH PRESS REVIEW: Libération and Le Monde have the same editorial as 54 other newspapers around the world this morning: they call on delegates in Copenhagen to ‘make the right choice’.
Copenhagen talks open, seeking deep emissions cuts and aid
07/12/2009 - CLIMATE CHANGE

Copenhagen talks open, seeking deep emissions cuts and aid

The biggest climate meeting in history, with participants from 192 nations, begins in Copenhagen, seeking to overcome distrust between rich and poor nations to agree to curbs on greenhouse gas emissions and raise billions for the poor in aid.
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