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The Kyoto Roadblock Explained
By Timothy Damon ’12 In my previous post about Long Term action, I addressed some disagreement last week involving the USA, EU, and China. Since that time, I have observed several more sessions of the AWG-LCA which offer further insight into the areas of contention in the negotiations for a continuation of a legally binding instrument (LBI) for national GHG reduction commitments. Consideration of several such key points follows. One of the most important phrases on the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Climate Change, Key COP17 Issues
Is it Dead?
By: Christine Burns ’14 Yesterday, Canada officially dropped out of the Kyoto Protocol. At the beginning of the COP, Canada announced that they would not be prepared to sign on to another commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol. They have now officially gone through with that statement. Along with Canada, Japan and Russia, have decided not to continue with phase two of Kyoto. Everyone here at the COP is all up in a flurry about this. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Climate Change, Environmental Politics, Key COP17 Issues, Student Research
U.S. Step Aside, Developing Countries Step Up
By Maggie Rees As the negotiations continue, it seems that one of the only ways for progress to happen is if the United States steps aside. The US has been blocking other developed countries and developing countries from the progress they wish to see in Durban. China has shown optimistic signals and a willingness to contribute to a legally binding agreement, sharper emissions cuts, or some sort of commitment. The United States, on the other hand, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Climate Change
Will our children be able to have the weekend we had?
By: Esther Babson After a weekend in the outdoors it’s bizarre to be back in the hustle and bustle of the conference. As everyone has already said, this weekend was great. Learning about the various management programs showed how much effort is put into the park which was intriguing. Yet, at the same time it took away some of the awe of the park as a natural habitat. Still it will be a weekend I will … Read entire article »
Filed under: Climate Change, Environmental Justice
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