Coming out of Copenhagen I was overwhelmed. I am still overwhelmed. Climate change is so much more complicated than I could have ever imagined. This is an issue of population, energy use, consumerism, economics, faith, culture, politics, science, and so much more. I cannot fathom the best method for connecting all of these pieces or […]
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The intensive, interdisciplinary, and hands-on mosaic programs that I have taken while at Dickinson College have been the best and most unique educational experiences of my college career. The course From Kyoto to Copenhagen is more than just a course with a traveling component. The program offers the unique experience for students to get their […]
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The results of this conference should not be taken in isolation, but should be seen as part of a continuum of international negotiations on global climate change. The COP15 convention in Copenhagen was pegged by the UNFCCC in Kyoto to be a focal point and deadline for binding emissions agreements. However, political negotiations are exceedingly […]
Should we as Youth put our trust in those older than us? Do we have a choice? This is a question that I’ve been inspired to think about during the last few days. The young woman from India who addressed the UN climate chief Yvo de Boer on behalf of the youth yesterday ended her […]
Even though it is a little early to begin making generalizations, I feel that there is this common desire among developing countries to have a legally binding agreement for ALL countries, not just developed countries and a few developing countries which are growing at rapid rate, such as China and India. Many of the delegates […]
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