Archive for December 22nd, 2009
Big freeze brings misery and death to Europe
Reading this story I note the inconvenience that this extream weather event has caused to travellers throughout Europe. It seemed however curios, that while some affluent enough to travel were inconvenienced, again we see how those least able to adapt – the homeless were those who have suffered most and perished. As climate events such [...]
Posted: December 22nd, 2009 under Climate Change, General.
Tags: Europe, Severe weather
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China rejects UK claims it hindered Copenhagen talks
China has dismissed claims made by a British minister that it “hijacked” efforts to reach an agreement at the climate summit in Copenhagen.
Climate Change Secretary Ed Miliband had accused China of vetoing two agreements on limiting emissions.
Beijing’s foreign ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu said the accusations were a political plot made by leaders who wanted to [...]
Posted: December 22nd, 2009 under Climate Change, General.
Tags: China, Climate Change, climate negotiations, Copenhagen, global warming, International negotiations, UK
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