Bettina Cerban on December 11th, 2009

By now, most people know that Copenhagen is hosting the 15th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC, and they are doing a great job at it. However, the climate change debate is not confined to the convention center where the diplomatic action takes place: climate change action has taken over the entire city, and […]

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Bettina Cerban on December 10th, 2009

Transportation is currently one of the major contributors to global greenhouse gas emissions, and it is different from other kinds of emissions in that it is highly prevalent across countries. Projections indicate that emissions from the transportation sector will double by 2030 compared to 1990 levels. In order to curtail these increasing emissions, important structural […]

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nguyenl on December 10th, 2009

Most side events (events other than the main party negotiation)  at COP15 have been in the form of presenting research results, describing current mechanisms and suggesting what directions to take in climate change mitigation going forward. They all rely heavily on fact and reasoning to make the case. Kiribati event, in contrast, appeals to ethics […]

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dunningg on December 10th, 2009

In the Victor Borg room this afternoon, a panel of officials spoke of the pressing need to emphasize the connection between Climate Change and Food Security.  The panelists spoke of the challenges facing farmers and the agricultural community around the world, particularly in developing countries, whose are the most vulnerable to the economic challenges presented […]

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Sarah Brylinsky on December 10th, 2009

US Youth Crash Climate Denier Live Webcast in Copenhagen Young Clean Energy Advocates called “Hitler Youth” COPENHAGEN, DENMARK – Fifty young Americans took over a climate denier conference hosted by a prominent conservative organization this evening in Copenhagen, rushing the stage and telling the live TV audience that a clean energy future is the real […]

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