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Environmental ministers and representatives are gathering in Copenhagen on Dec. 7-18, 2009, to finalize an agreement on reductions in greenhouse gas emissions for industrialized countries and to agree on a plan of climate action and financial assistance for developing nations, such as India and China. The Copenhagen talks are expected to produce a replacement for the Kyoto protocol, parts of which expire in 2012.

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It's crunch time for Kyoto

Mon, Nov 28 2011 at 3:24 PM

The fate of the 14-year-old climate treaty will likely be determined in Durban, South Africa, where the latest round of U.N. climate talks begin this week.
Canada won't confirm it's withdrawing from Kyoto Protocol

Mon, Nov 28 2011 at 12:37 PM

Canada dismissed the Kyoto Protocol as a thing of the past, but declined to confirm a media report it will formally pull out of the international treaty.
Small island states may disappear if climate agreement is delayed

Mon, Nov 28 2011 at 12:33 PM

Alliance of Small Island States argues for an agreement that would target emissions peaking by 2015-17 at the latest.
The key to climate action? Getting the size just right

Mon, Nov 28 2011 at 11:43 AM

In the face of the global challenge of climate change, our responses too often involve doing Much Too Little or thinking Way Too Big. The real key is to start acting now, collectively, somewhere in between.
Kyoto Protocol running out of time

Mon, Nov 28 2011 at 7:16 AM

Almost 200 nations began global climate talks on Monday with time running out to save the Kyoto Protocol aimed at cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
Can carbon for the price of a pizza save the planet?

Mon, Nov 28 2011 at 3:28 AM

Economic and job woes are blamed for the weak carbon trading markets in Europe.
Do climate talks just get in the way of climate progress?

Wed, Nov 23 2011 at 1:11 PM

The world's most committed climate activists are descending on Durban for the next attempt to reach an international climate change treaty. So why did one of most successful green politicians of our time consider the process an obstacle to action?
Science not politics must drive Durban climate talks

Wed, Nov 23 2011 at 5:57 AM

At best Durban is expected to result in modest steps toward a deal to lower emissions from factories, power stations and transport.
China to call for Kyoto Protocol extension at climate talks

Tue, Nov 22 2011 at 5:31 AM

The world's top greenhouse gas emitter said it will push for an extension of the Kyoto Protocol, which requires rich nations to reduce their emissions.
China says economic woes no excuse for climate inaction

Tue, Nov 22 2011 at 4:40 AM

Chinese officials suggested economic turmoil in Europe and political unrest in North Africa have pushed climate change down the list of global priorities.

MNN - Mother Nature Network

Climate Talks

Articles about Climate Talks

It's crunch time for Kyoto

Canada won't confirm it's withdrawing from Kyoto Protocol

Small island states may disappear if climate agreement is delayed

The key to climate action? Getting the size just right

Kyoto Protocol running out of time

Can carbon for the price of a pizza save the planet?

Do climate talks just get in the way of climate progress?

Science not politics must drive Durban climate talks

China to call for Kyoto Protocol extension at climate talks

China says economic woes no excuse for climate inaction

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