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Nation & World - November 24, 2009
The White House has stated that the U.S. will deliver an emissions reduction target to Copenhagen.
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CO2 Curve Ticks Upward as Key Climate Talks Loom
Nation & World - November 23, 2009
Leading atmospheric scientist sees "coin-flip odds" for serious consequences from record CO2 levels.
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Denmark: 65 World Leaders for UN Climate Summit
Nation & World - November 23, 2009
President Obama, along with China's Hu Jintao and India's Singh, have yet to confirm their attendance.
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Warming's Impacts Sped Up, Worsened Since Kyoto
Nation & World - November 22, 2009
From 1997 to 2008, world CO2 emissions from the burning of fossil fuels increased 31 percent.
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Ukraine's Carbon Windfall an Issue for Copenhagen
Nation & World - November 22, 2009
The collapse of its industry has allowed Ukraine to reap the profits of selling carbon credits.
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Hackers Leak E-mails, Stoke Climate Debate
Science - November 21, 2009
Servers at a major UK climate change research center were hacked, stoking furor over leaked emails.
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Oceans Struggle to Absorb More Carbon Dioxide
Science - November 19, 2009
First year-by-year study of CO2 absorption reveals a decline, with major implications for climate.
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UN: Fight Climate Change with Population Control
Science - November 18, 2009
The UN suggests that family planning could contribute to the battle against global warming.
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Obama: Rally the World for Climate Deal Next Month
Nation & World - November 18, 2009
Speaking alongside China's Hu Jintao, Obama pledged no "half measures" for climate agreement.
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Growth Spurt in Tree Rings Prompts Questions About Climate Change
Science - November 17, 2009
Bristlecone pines revealed a growth spurt greater than at any time in the last 3,700 years.
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Denmark Seeks Specific Pledges at Climate Talks
Nation & World - November 17, 2009
Denmark's PM is emphasizing the need for developed nations to set meaningful emissions reduction goals.
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Not Quite a Climate Treaty, but Political Deal Possible
Nation & World - November 16, 2009
While a binding treaty seems to be ruled out, negotiators believe climate talks can still yield results
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Summit Urged to Set Climate Accord Deadline
Nation & World - November 16, 2009
It is now all but certain that the COP15 summit alone will not produce a legally binding treaty.
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Jellyfish Swarm Northward in Warming World
Science - November 15, 2009
Scientists believe warming oceans have enabled jellyfish species to reproduce and expand their ranges.
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Hawaii's Famed White Sandy Beaches are Shrinking
Science - November 14, 2009
The erosion is attributed to a rise in sea level, along with the construction of seawalls and jetties.
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Conservation Group Sees a Win for Obama on Climate Change
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Paul Bedard
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Washington Whispers - November 13, 2009
World Wildlife Fund says Copenhagen climate deal will spur Senate into action.
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Clinton: No Binding Climate Deal at Denmark Talks
Nation & World - November 13, 2009
Secretary of State expressed doubts that too many hurdles existed to reach a legally binding agreement.
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Record High Temperatures Far Outpace Record Lows Across U.S.
Science - November 12, 2009
Daily record high temperatures occurred twice as often as record lows over past decade.
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Denmark Invites 191 Leaders to UN Climate Talks
Nation & World - November 12, 2009
Both President Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have expressed interest in attending.
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Study Links Climate Change to California Droughts
Science - November 12, 2009
Geologic study of caves provides evidence of centuries-long droughts coinciding with climate change.
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Insiders: GOP Should Lay Off Obama on Global Warming
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Paul Bedard
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Washington Whispers - November 11, 2009
A new poll reports 77 percent believe in global warming.
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Police Raid Boston Green Party
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Jeff Greer
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The Paper Trail - November 10, 2009
A student-led campaign for climate change awareness drew more than 200 to its "sleep-out."
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Obama Willing to Go to Copenhagen for Climate Deal
Nation & World - November 10, 2009
The president expressed willingness to attend climate talks, if his presence is needed.
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Delegates Discuss Way Forward in UN Climate Talks
Nation & World - November 6, 2009
A rift amongst industrial nations and developing economies is endangering meaningful progress.
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Kyoto Climate Treaty's Greenhouse 'Success'
Science - November 3, 2009
With major climate talks in Copenhagen looming, a UN report tallies Kyoto's achievements.
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