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UN Climate Chief Welcomes Obama Trip to Conference

Nation & World - November 25, 2009

President Obama will not be present during the climate conference's crucial final negotiations. more >>

Obama to Outline U.S. Climate Goals at Copenhagen

Nation & World - November 25, 2009

The president will pledge to cut CO2 emissions by 17 percent from 2005 levels by 2020. more >>

Studies: Fighting Global Warming Reduces Diseases

Science - November 25, 2009

Reducing carbon dioxide emissions could curtail preventable deaths from heart and lung disease. more >>

Hundreds of Antarctic Icebergs Head for New Zealand

Science - November 24, 2009

Hundreds of icebergs spread over a sea area of 600 miles by 440 miles are drifting toward New Zealand. more >>

EU: U.S. Should Spell Out Long-Term Climate Goal

Nation & World - November 24, 2009

The White House has stated that the U.S. will deliver an emissions reduction target to Copenhagen. more >>

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. more >>

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. more >>

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. more >>

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. more >>

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. more >>

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. more >>

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. more >>

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. more >>

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. more >>

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. more >>

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 more >>

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. more >>

Jellyfish Swarm Northward in Warming World

Science - November 15, 2009

Scientists believe warming oceans have enabled jellyfish species to reproduce and expand their ranges. more >>

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. more >>

Conservation Group Sees a Win for Obama on Climate Change

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - November 13, 2009

World Wildlife Fund says Copenhagen climate deal will spur Senate into action. more >>

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. more >>

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. more >>

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. more >>

Study Links Climate Change to California Droughts