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Climate Talks End In Copenhagen Accord; Countries Settle On Non- Binding 2 ÂșC Warming Limit

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In the end, 188 countries voted in favor of the motion, with Cuba, Bolivia, Sudan, and Venezuela voting against it. afforestation, avoided deforestation, carbon capture and storage, energy efficiency measures, renewable energy generation) would be established. Emissions Reduction Targets Shuttled To The Side.

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Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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“The more fluctuating energy you have from renewables, the more it makes sense to have a smart grid,&# said Markus Ewert from the new technologies team of German utility E.ON “Cities are a perfect for promoting change and renewable energies,&# said Mr. Turmes, the politician. Bolivia is no friend of the USA.

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