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HSBC gets active for Earth Hour 2010
02/02/10
At 8.30pm on 27 March, HSBC’s UK head office (8 Canada Square in London’s Docklands) will be plunged into darkness for one hour to support WWF’s Earth Hour climate change campaign. read more about 'HSBC gets active for Earth Hour 2010'
Posted by Paul Quinn on 02/02/10 12:00 AM
Tell Gordon – carbon cuts must be 42% by 2020
22/01/10
Maybe you’ve been trying not to think about it, but we have to face the fact that world leaders let us down in Copenhagen. Never fear – this is no time to give up on a global climate deal. In fact, we’re asking you step up the pressure. read more about 'Tell Gordon – carbon cuts must be 42% by 2020'
Posted by Paul Quinn on 22/01/10 12:00 AM
Copenhagen: half-baked and unclear
19/12/09
The UN climate talks in Copenhagen were inches away from total failure, and ended with an outcome far too weak to tackle dangerous climate change. Here's our final verdict... read more about 'Copenhagen: half-baked and unclear'
Posted by Paul Quinn on 19/12/09 12:00 AM
The deal is far from done
18/12/09
Copenhagen, 18 December 2009: in reaction to tonight's declaration by 25 countries at the end of the UN climate talks, WWF CEO David Nussbaum had this response... read more about 'The deal is far from done'
Posted by Paul Quinn on 18/12/09 12:00 AM
Copenhagen update, Friday 4pm
18/12/09
Here’s the latest from a breathless final day at the vital UN climate talks... read more about 'Copenhagen update, Friday 4pm'
Posted by Paul Quinn on 18/12/09 12:00 AM
Why Copenhagen matters
18/12/09
All the politics, protests and negotiations at the UN summit can distract attention from the real reasons the world urgently needs a strong climate deal in Copenhagen. read more about 'Why Copenhagen matters'
Posted by Paul Quinn on 18/12/09 12:00 AM
New hope for Copenhagen talks
17/12/09
The arrival of US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Thursday – with her backing of new finance – and the imminent arrival of President Obama, has offered a hint of new hope for stagnating climate talks. read more about 'New hope for Copenhagen talks'
Posted by Paul Quinn on 17/12/09 12:00 AM
Voice of the people crucial in climate change fight
17/12/09
On Wednesday night, with the eyes of the world on political leaders at the UN climate summit, lights went out across Copenhagen for a special Earth Hour event. read more about 'Voice of the people crucial in climate change fight'
Posted by Paul Quinn on 17/12/09 12:00 AM
Copenhagen: the time is now
16/12/09
We've had the warm-up acts, now the acclaimed headliners are appearing at the still-frosty UN climate talks. Will Copenhagen turn out to be climate cure or curse? read more about 'Copenhagen: the time is now'
Posted by Paul Quinn on 16/12/09 12:00 AM
Copenhagen – the story so far
14/12/09
As the vital UN climate conference in Copenhagen reached its halfway point, hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets to demand action. We reflect on what’s been happening at the talks so far, and where we need to go from here. read more about 'Copenhagen – the story so far'
Posted by Paul Quinn on 14/12/09 12:00 AM

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