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France Calls for a New Environmental Organization
By HAYLEY MIREK Published: December 5, 2009 PARIS — The French team of delegates for the upcoming Climate Summit have been busy in the run up to the 16th. In the past month, France has had major meetings with European … Continue reading
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The EU Position Mobilizes as the Chess Pieces Begin to Move
By NATASHA SCHOU Published: December 3, 2009 LONDON — Sources from within the negotiating delegations have conjectured that France will be submitting their own resolution with the UK, Croatia, Austria and Turkey, with the possibility of a sixth, as co-signatories. … Continue reading
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Russia Casts Amorous Glances at “Energy Partners”
By TOYOKI NAKANISHI Published: December 3, 2009 LONDON — Moscow is planning to increase their commitment to reduce emissions by 25% of 1990 levels. According to its officials, the Russian government has decided to add a 10% cut to its … Continue reading
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China’s Working Paper Shows No Commitment to Cutting Emissions
By ZIXIN LI Published: December 2, 2009 LONDON — China put forward a working paper on November 30 for discussion among delegations, which is the first paper to be submitted by the five permanent member countries. In this paper, China … Continue reading
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Newsflash: Mexico Cedes on Submitting Own Working Paper
By TOYOKI NAKANISHI Published: December 1, 2009 LONDON – According to President Felipe Calderón, “We tried to submit ‘our’ paper. However, on Monday, we lived in ‘Mexican time’! Sometimes it happens!” Currently they are in negotiations with China. “The point … Continue reading
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