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Climate Change: Dark Clouds Gathering Over Copenhagen

Saturday, November 07, 2009

It has been a bad week for the climate change summit in Copenhagen next month. During the week the last meeting in the formal round of pre- Copenhagen talks collapsed in Barcelona. Then, meeting here on the weekend, the G20 finance ministers put the seal on that failure by failing to agree to a financial package.

Climate Change: Dark Clouds Gathering Over Copenhagen

Saturday, November 07, 2009

It has been a bad week for the climate change summit in Copenhagen next month. During the week the last meeting in the formal round of pre- Copenhagen talks collapsed in Barcelona. Then, meeting here on the weekend, the G20 finance ministers put the seal on that failure by failing to agree to a financial package.

Mexico: Women Package the Sweet Taste of Nostalgia

Saturday, November 07, 2009

Years ago, when Catalina Sánchez saw an opportunity to earn an income and improve her family’s living conditions by growing and selling nopales - an edible cactus native to Mexico - she probably never imagined that her idea would spawn three businesses.

Climate Change-Us: Too Little, Too Late for Copenhagen?

Friday, November 06, 2009

The momentum that U.S. climate change legislation has picked up in recent weeks will not be enough to get it through prior to the Copenhagen climate talks that kick off Dec. 7. It has also come at a steep price for those most committed to seeing such legislation pass.

Africa: We Are the Government

Friday, November 06, 2009

As if they were going to the races, Emma Musako and Monica Mhango showed up in their finest outfits to attend a meeting on the health, social and environmental impacts of uranium mining. They came because they, like the other attendees, no longer want to remain uninformed citizens.

Climate Change: Divide Before You Add

Friday, November 06, 2009

You could almost begin to divide the figures before you add them up. The numbers being advertised by way of aid to the developing world to contain carbon emissions do not quite add up. What is more certain is the division to follow.

Environment-Spain: Improving Garbage Management

Friday, November 06, 2009

The 60,000 tonnes of rubbish collected daily in Spain, equivalent to 1.3 kilos per person, is being managed by more green-friendly methods of recovery and treatment.

Zimbabwe: Numerous Challenges For Harare Water Supply

Friday, November 06, 2009

Harare mayor Muchadeyi Masunda is a troubled man. When he took office in July 2008, one of his most immediate tasks was to resolve the water crisis in the capital.

Environment: China’s Climate Change Plan: The Debate Goes On

Friday, November 06, 2009

For China choosing to act on climate change is not simply agreeing to effect changes in the way its robust economy is being run. Chinese leaders have to choose between two equally unattractive options—put the brakes on growth to choke off pollution and face an array of scary scenarios, from unemployment swell to social unrest.

Nepal: Hopes High for Environmental Rights in New Constitution

Thursday, November 05, 2009

As the new federal republic of Nepal forges ahead with writing a new constitution, activists are demanding that environmental rights be enshrined in this important document.

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