Archive for the ‘Global Warming’ Category

• Naomi Klein: We want a good deal. And that’s what tomorrows demonstration is going to be about.

  Tomorrow morning another large and important demonstration will be held in Copenhagen. This time the Climate Justice Action network is organizing a huge non-violent demonstration where the demonstrators are planning to march into the Bella Center, where the climate talks …

• The “Danish text” makes developing nations furious and Naomi Klein says the deal we really need is not even on the table

  Here are some of the biggest and most interesting news today related to the ongoing COP15 climate conference in Copenhagen: A draft text for a potential final agreement in Copenhagen was leaked today to the Guardian. The “Danish text” has …

• The expectations on Copenhagen among young people

  Jonathan Sundqvist is following the COP15 negotiations in Copenhagen from a Swedish/European perspective and is writing about it on Adopt a Negotiator as well as here on Green Blog. Today I walked around and asked a number of young people …

• “We need to get it done. And we need to get it done now.”

  It’s here! The 15th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP15) and the last chance we have to take action against “the greatest threat the world has ever faced”. The climate conference is taking place at Bella Center in Copenhagen from …

• Danish COP15 host Connie Hedegaard appointed EU Commissioner for the Climate

  Now, 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 …

• Obama says he will attend Copenhagen climate talks, also announces emissions reduction target

  Maybe he liked the city? Either way, President Barack Obama announced today that he will attend the climate negotiations in Copenhagen this December. The climate summit is held between 7-18 December and is the last chance we have to take …

• Why Does the Media Get it Wrong?

  Photo credit: mroach When it comes to climate change, journalists are notorious for getting even the simplest of facts wrong. Take, for example, an article from March 2007, by Julie Wheldon, which proclaims “Greenhouse Effect is a Myth, Say Scientists” …

• Copenhagen or bust?

  Photo credit: JC i Núria Much sheer speculation has been written about the upcoming Copenhagen climate negotiations, and we will see much more over the next few weeks. What is this conference about, and what are the real issues at …

• Norway takes the lead on climate change, announces commitment to reduce emissions with 40% by 2020

  Big and exciting news are coming today from the UNFCCC climate talks currently being held in Bangkok, Thailand. Norway has announced a commitment to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions with 40% by 2020 – based on 1990 levels. This emission …

• Climate change: the good and the astoundingly awful bad news

  Photo credit: azrainman When discussing climate change, the old saying needs to be amended to “What do you want first, the somewhat good news, or the astoundingly awful bad news?” The bad news is piling up fast: * The ice …