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Wente: Climate theatre of the absurd (4)

No matter where you stand on climate change, there’s one thing on which we can probably agree. The “breakthrough” deal hammered out in Durban is completely meaningless. No carbon dioxide emissions will be cut because of it. All they agreed … Continue reading

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Adams: Durban’s empty promises (6)

‘We have saved planet Earth for the future of our children and our great-grandchildren,” South African Foreign Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane declared at the close of the UN Durban climate conference, which negotiated a Green Climate Fund of up to $100-billion … Continue reading

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UN climate talk delegates urged to approve draft accords (2)

The chairwoman of U.N. climate talks urged delegates to approve a compromise package of accords on fighting global warming, telling delegates they should set aside national interests in order to save the planet. South African Foreign Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane said … Continue reading

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Former negotiator says Canada blocking Durban talks (3)

DURBAN, South Africa — A retired Canadian government negotiator who worked on one of the world’s most successful environmental treaties says that Canada’s negotiating tactics at international climate change talks are impeding progress, while protecting the interests of a single … Continue reading

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Kent rejects idea of ‘guilt payment’ to poorer countries for emissions (4)

The Kyoto Protocol is built on an outdated view of the developed and developing world and the unacceptable demand for climate reparations from poorer countries, Environment Minister Peter Kent says. As he prepares to leave for the UN climate conference … Continue reading

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Durban downbeat (3)

On Monday, another round of international climate negotiations opens in Durban, South Africa. Expectations are low. Few expect the United Nations summit will overcome the solidified deadlock that has lasted for more than 10 years. Time is fast running out … Continue reading

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US ‘blocking’ climate change fund ahead of Durban conference (1)

The US is threatening to derail next week’s UN summit on climate change by refusing to sign off on a global fund for protecting the environment, it was reported last night. American negotiators, backed by Saudi Arabia, were said to … Continue reading

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UN chief slams rich nations’ plans to delay climate change treaty (3)

The United Nations’ environment chief has slammed plans by the world’s richest nations to put off a global treaty on climate change to 2020, saying the proposals were “very high risk”. Achim Steiner, executive director of the UN environment programme, … Continue reading

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Durban III Set for New York City in September 2011

The United Nations is planning to hold “Durban III” in New York City in September 2011, marking the tenth anniversary of the 2001 Durban conference, and the non-governmental forum which preceded it, held in Durban, South Africa in 2001. Durban … Continue reading

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