COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – U.N. climate talks ended with a bare-minimum agreement on Saturday when delegates “noted” an accord struck by the United States, China and other emerging powers that falls far short of the conference’s original goals.
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Canada says must go in tandem with U.S. on climate
OTTAWA (Reuters) – Prime Minister Stephen Harper brushed off criticism on Friday that Canada would act on climate change only in parallel with the United States, saying this was crucial because of North America’s economic integration.
Obama heads to Copenhagen, sees progress with China
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States is making progress with China on outstanding issues overshadowing U.N. climate talks but cannot say whether a deal will result after President Barack Obama arrives in Copenhagen, officials said.
U.S. to help mobilize $100 billion by 2020 in climate fight
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – The United States tried to break a deadlock in UN climate talks on Thursday with a pledge to help mobilize $100 billion a year by 2020 to assist poor nations, but pointedly warned China it must accept tough requirements.
U.S. joins $3.5 bln scheme to fight deforestation
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – The United States has pledged $1 billion as part of a $3.5 billion scheme as initial financing toward slowing deforestation, a major contributor to climate change, a U.S. government statement said on Wednesday.
EU woos emerging nations for climate alliance
PARIS (Reuters) – European leaders are courting some African, Asian and Latin American nations to counter the clout of China and the United States at the climate change talks in Copenhagen, French officials said.
U.S. does "not anticipate" tougher carbon target
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – The United States does not anticipate sharpening its target to cut carbon emissions by 2020, said Todd Stern, U.S. special envoy for climate change, on Tuesday.
Climate change makes finding Nemo even harder: report
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – Nemo the clownfish is more lost than ever, thanks to climate change.
Canada angered by elaborate emission cuts hoax
OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canada condemned on Monday a series of elaborate hoax emails and a fake website story that claimed the country would cut emissions of greenhouse gases by a much greater amount than previously announced.
U.S. pledges $85 million for renewable energy
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – The United States pledged on Monday to contribute $85 million to a $350 million multinational fund aimed at speeding up renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies in poor countries.
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