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Devil In The Details: Is Copenhagens 2 ºC Guardrail Obsolete?

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The dispute has contributed to a significant split among the primary bloc of developing countries, and has highlighted an increased focus on climate adaptation strategies, in addition to emissions reductions, during the talks. ºF) above pre-industrial temperatures.

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Devil in the Details: World Leaders Scramble To Salvage and Shape Copenhagens UNFCCC Climate Summit

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“ One Agreement, Two Steps ” Expectations for Copenhagen quickly became complicated after Danish Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen boarded an overnight flight to Singapore to address an impromptu breakfast forum on climate change at the Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) summit on 15 November. by Jack Rosebro.

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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April 10, 2009 11:51 am Link The electric car is only part of the story in Portland. How will the pressures of climate change, limited fossil fuel resources and the mainstreaming of "green" consciousness reshape society? — Larry 4. Wind, hydro, DC transmission lines, and smart grid electronics are also Portland strengths.

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

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The vision is fuelled by the fear of climate change and the need to find green alternatives to dirty coal, unpopular nuclear power and unreliable gas imports from Russia. Instead, the focus over the coming years will apparently be on including the vehicle’s battery as part of a local home or office area network.

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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That… may take some doing on GMs part. April 18, 2009 5:03 pm Link Does NYT’s own part stock in soon to be defunk GM ? How will the pressures of climate change, limited fossil fuel resources and the mainstreaming of "green" consciousness reshape society? — Sean 13. Follow the money.

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