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Cast your vote for the best climate journalism 0
Posted 10 hours, 9 minutes ago
The good people at the Earth Journalism Awards have singled out 15 examples of the best reporting on climate and energy issues. They'd like you to cast your vote for the best of the best. Read More
Tackling population rise would fight climate change 4
Posted 2 days, 10 hours ago by Agence France-Presse
Braking the rise in Earth's population would be a major help in the fight against global warming, according to an unprecedented UN report published Wednesday that draws a link between demographic pressure and climate change. Read More
Two senators push to ramp up nuclear energy 2
Posted 3 days, 6 hours ago by Agence France-Presse
Two senators unveiled legislation Monday to double U.S. nuclear energy output in 20 years and foster clean energy options with "mini-Manhattan Projects" named for the original U.S. atomic bomb push. Read More
U.S. Senate puts off action on climate bill until 2010 0
Posted 3 days, 7 hours ago by Agence France-Presse
The U.S. Senate will act in early 2010 on legislation to battle climate change, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) said Tuesday, ending hopes of a breakthrough by next month's global talks. Read More
You might need a drink after you read this

Winemakers face climate change with dread 3
Posted 3 days, 9 hours ago by Agence France-Presse
With the Copenhagen climate change summit looming, the world of wine convened on Spain's Rioja region for a conference in which global warming emerged as the industry's top concern. Read More
It ain't over yet

Rumors of Copenhagen’s demise have been greatly exaggerated 2
Posted 4 days, 5 hours ago by David Turnbull
Is a "politically binding" climate treaty really the best we can hope for out of Copenhagen? Is it over before it's begun? Despite what you may have read in the U.S. media, the answer is "No." Read More
Courage to fail

Copenhagen calamity: Now what? 3
Posted 4 days, 11 hours ago
There were plenty of hints over the past month that world leaders would down-shift expectations for drafting a new, international climate treaty in Copenhagen next month. Still, when news broke over the weekend that key nations, including the United States, were planning to push a final treaty into 2010, it came as shock to climate activists and commentators world wide. Read More
perfect attendance

Merkel decides to attend Copenhagen climate summit 0
Posted 4 days, 11 hours ago by Agence France-Presse
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has decided to attend the Copenhagen climate conference after leaders including President Obama buried hopes of a binding deal, her spokesman said Monday. Read More
Environment ministers meet to prepare climate summit 0
Posted 4 days, 11 hours ago by Agence France-Presse
Environment ministers from 44 key countries gathered in Copenhagen on Monday for a two-day closed-door meeting aimed at preventing embarrassing failure at next month's U.N. conference on global warming. Read More
Peru slum goes cutting edge as ‘fog catcher’ 3
Posted 1 week, 1 day ago by Agence France-Presse
Many of Peru's grittiest slums can only dream of access to water. But thanks to a German NGO, simple technology, and hard work, some humble homes are the first to use plastic netting to harvest water from the fog cloaking the night sky. Read More
Climate change rings church’s chimes 0
Posted 1 week, 1 day ago by Agence France-Presse
The World Council of Churches on Thursday called on churches around the world to ring their bells 350 times during the Copenhagen climate change summit on Dec. 13 as a call to action on global warming. Read More
U.S. pushes for compromise in Copenhagen climate talks 4
Posted 1 week, 2 days ago by Agence France-Presse
The United States called Wednesday for a compromise at next month's global climate talks in Copenhagen and vowed to support a fund to help developing countries cope with emissions cuts. Read More
Cautious optimism for Copenhagen deal as Barcelona climate talks end 2
Posted 2 weeks ago by Brendan DeMelle
Barcelona outcome: White House strategy is plea for more time 7
Posted 2 weeks ago by Keith Schneider
Another coal plant bites the dust 4
Posted 2 weeks ago by Bruce Nilles
Activists launch climate hunger strike 4
Posted 2 weeks ago by Agence France-Presse
Cash for Clunkers brought us ... more clunkers! 29
Posted 2 weeks, 1 day ago by Jonathan Hiskes
Senate Democrats push climate bill through committee 1
Posted 2 weeks, 1 day ago by Agence France-Presse
Europe places outcome of Copenhagen squarely on Obama 2
Posted 2 weeks, 1 day ago by Brendan DeMelle
Reactions to Al Gore’s book o’ solutions, “Our Choice” 10
Posted 2 weeks, 4 days ago
Why developing countries cannot afford failure in Copenhagen 9
Posted 2 weeks, 2 days ago by Brendan DeMelle
U.S. puts onus on China for climate deal 2
Posted 2 weeks, 2 days ago by Agence France-Presse