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Summit Seeks Urgent Action Over Climate Backlash

By: Michael Simire on December 17th, 2009

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As the most significant climate talks in history near their end, the consensus is that they remain the best – and possibly the last – chance for a deal to protect the world from calamitous global warming.

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Bangladesh seeks binding fund

By: G M Mourtoza on December 17th, 2009

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Bangladesh is seeking legally binding contributions to a fund that would help poor and vulnerable countries cope with the impacts of climate change.

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Kyoto divided the world — Maldives president

By: G M Mourtoza on December 17th, 2009

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Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed said yesterday the Kyoto Protocol has divided the world and called on world leaders to unite against climate change.

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World leaders say will stand by Bangladesh

By: G M Mourtoza on December 17th, 2009

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World leaders today renewed their assurances to stand by Bangladesh in its fight to protect its people from the wrath of climate calamities.

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Hindu Kush Himalaya region ‘on front line of climate change’

By: Athar Parvaiz on December 17th, 2009

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The countries most vulnerable to climate change are in the Hindu Kush Himalayan region, home to 1.3 billion people, scientists say. They face increasing threats from floods, droughts and forest fires, and their agriculture-based economy is at risk.

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Kenya needs $10 billion a year – Environment Minister

By: Rod Harbinson on December 17th, 2009

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Kenyan Environment Minister, John Michuki, announced today that Kenya expects US$10 billion per year from rich countries to cope with the impacts of climate change.

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Rich countries signal with only short-term climate funds

By: Daniela Chiaretti on December 16th, 2009

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As UN talks move through their second week here in the Danish capital, the largest hurdle remains for achieving an international climate agreement : not enough money on the table.

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Climate negotiations stumble amid discord

By: Vu Ha on December 16th, 2009

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Climate negotiators try to whittle a new climate deal into a manageable text as world leaders begin to arrive at UN talks here in the Danish capital, but big differences remain between countries, including the old rift between rich and poor, as well as tension amongst developing countries themselves.

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Vietnam raises its voice at UN climate talks

By: Jasmine on December 16th, 2009

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Vietnam’s first-ever side event was held here yesterday at landmark UN climate talks in the Danish capital, just days after the country was listed in the top ten most vulnerable countries to climate change.

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South Africa’s Split Personality

By: Servaas Van den Bosch on December 15th, 2009

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A day before the UN climate conference began in the Danish capital, South Africa announced a reduction in growth of fossil fuel emissions. Now, though, environmental groups accuse the continent’s biggest economy of hypocrisy.

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