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Historic climate conference opens to dire warnings 2
Posted 7 hours, 31 minutes ago by Agence France-Presse
The Copenhagen climate talks opened on Monday to warnings of apocalyptic danger for mankind if world leaders failed to seize the moment. Read More
CO2's middle name is "Danger"

EPA declares greenhouse gases a threat, paves way for regulation 1
Posted 8 hours, 21 minutes ago by Agence France-Presse
The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday declared carbon blamed for global warming a public health threat, paving the way to regulate the emissions for the first time. Read More
Always look on the bright side of life

As Copenhagen kicks off, a Good News roundup 1
Posted 16 hours ago by David Roberts
The fashionable narrative about climate politics in American media is deflationist: nobody cares about climate any more because of some emails, the Senate clean energy bill is doomed because of the economy, and the Copenhagen climate talks will end in failure because of intractable differences between developed and developing nations. It gets old. Just for a little serotonin boost as the chaotic, exhausting two-week process gets underway, here are a few nuggets of positivity. Read More
Hagen Daze

In a frenzied Copenhagen, crucial climate talks begin 2
Posted 23 hours, 27 minutes ago by Jonathan Hiskes
Downtown sidewalks are jammed. Security is tight. Climate-themed posters, banners, and art exhibits abound. The U.N. climate conference has engulfed Copenhagen. Let the climate talks begin! Read More
It's the (green) economy, stupid

Top Obama admin. officials tout clean energy in Seattle 1
Posted 3 days, 1 hour ago by Robert McClure
You could tell by the way Obama administration officials pep-talked a roomful of clean-energy businesspeople today that the White House realizes it hasn't convinced Americans that "tackling climate change = ending the recession." Read More
The Big Mo

In last-minute stunner, Obama changes plans to attend final day of Copenhagen talks 14
Posted 3 days, 3 hours ago by David Roberts
The Obama administration has announced a startling shift in plans: rather than stop by the Copenhagen climate talks on Dec. 9th, Obama will be going on the 18th, the final day of the meeting -- a notable increase in commitment (and political exposure) from the administration. Read More
British expert steps down pending climate conspiracy probe 2
Posted 5 days, 9 hours ago by Agence France-Presse
A British climate expert has temporarily stood down pending a probe into claims he helped cover up data suggesting the threat from global warming is exaggerated. Read More
I Learned of Misfit Toys

Toxic toys and BPA-exposed babies, just in time for the holidays 2
Posted 5 days, 13 hours ago by Umbra Fisk
Two new studies could give parents pause -- Umbra explains, and offers tips to help keep things merry and bright. Read More
Wen the climate is willing, but the action is weak

E.U. pushes China further after pledge to slow carbon intensity 2
Posted 1 week ago by Agence France-Presse
The European Union said Monday that cataclysmic climate change cannot be averted without Chinese leadership, but China's lead climate delegate, Wen Jiabao, stood firm in pushing for the rich world to take the lead. Beijing said last week that by 2020 it would curb emissions per unit of GDP by between 40 and 45 percent compared to 2005 levels. Read More
No More Communiques

Obama headed to Copenhagen, sets the bar for success 112
Posted 1 week, 5 days ago by Bill Scher
President Barack Obama will attend the climate summit in Copenhagen next month and offer to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions 17 percent (from 2005) by 2020. Read More
Obama going to Copenhagen 0
Posted 1 week, 5 days ago by Agence France-Presse
President Barack Obama will attend the climate summit in Copenhagen next month and offer to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 17 percent from 2005 levels by 2020, officials said Wednesday. Read More
Cloudy with a chance of apocalypse

‘Copenhagen Diagnosis’ offers a grim update to the IPCC’s climate science 56
Posted 1 week, 6 days ago by Jonathan Hiskes
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change -- the world’s foremost body for weighing and assessing climate science -- received a kick in the pants today from members who say the climate situation is much worse than the IPCC has so far reported. Read More
Copenhagen talks ready for take off: 5, 4, 3… 1
Posted 2 weeks ago by Geoffrey Lean
Obama administration may (finally) offer greenhouse-gas targets 4
Posted 2 weeks ago by Jonathan Hiskes
John McCain’s troubles are the world’s troubles 8
Posted 2 weeks, 3 days ago by Jonathan Hiskes
Skeptics claim global warming is fake after top scientists’ emails hacked at CRU 43
Posted 2 weeks, 3 days ago by Ashley Braun
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Posted 2 weeks, 3 days ago
Tackling population rise would fight climate change 9
Posted 2 weeks, 5 days ago by Agence France-Presse
Two senators push to ramp up nuclear energy 3
Posted 2 weeks, 6 days ago by Agence France-Presse
U.S. Senate puts off action on climate bill until 2010 1
Posted 2 weeks, 6 days ago by Agence France-Presse
Winemakers face climate change with dread 3
Posted 2 weeks, 6 days ago by Agence France-Presse
Rumors of Copenhagen’s demise have been greatly exaggerated 3
Posted 3 weeks ago by David Turnbull