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Copenhagen 2009

Danish COP15 host Connie Hedegaard appointed EU Commissioner for the Climate

Benno Hansen
Saturday, 5 December, 2009
By Benno Hansen
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Connie HedegaardNow, this is the Google Search of the Day! 49 years old Connie Hedegaard, member of the Danish Conservative People’s Party and minister for Climate and Energy has been appointed European Commissioner for the Climate.

The EU didn’t have a commissioner of the climate before. According to Barroso her job will be to retain the leadership role of Europe in global efforts to reign in greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming. It will include the tasks and responsibilities of the former Commissioner for the Environment.

Her Google quote of the day is noteworthy too:

“Governments from all over the world are delivering before the climate conference. US and China have come forward. All across the globe, things are moving. This is good news”

Good luck, Connie.

Benno Hansen
M.Sc. from The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Copenhagen, Denmark. Professional interests include scientific journalism, ecology and bioinformatics. Into social justice, sustainability and rationality. Blogging at Ecowar and elsewhere. Won TH!NK ABOUT IT #2: Climate Change and a little something for contributions to TH!NK ABOUT IT #3: Developing World too. Currently blogging at TH!NK5: Water which you should join too if you write well.
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