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December 24, 2009 08:36 PM EST (shared with group: December 24, 2009) — One of Germany's wealthiest families wants to cash in and build a giant solar park on its land. But residents of a nearby town are saying nicht in my backyard. Kyle James reports. TEXT OF STORY Kai . . . more
December 23, 2009 01:35 PM EST (shared with group: December 24, 2009) — Although the Copenhagen Accord set no overall emissions targets, the US is bound by law to honor its international committment to emissions-reduction. To continue readig go to THE GREEN MARKET . . . more
December 22, 2009 08:12 PM EST (shared with group: December 22, 2009) — Foreign-owned companies are getting a big chunk of the U.S. government's green stimulus dollars, but it might be unavoidable. Sarah Gardner reports. TEXT OF STORY BOB MOON: Even with the billions . . . more
December 22, 2009 08:12 PM EST (shared with group: December 22, 2009) — Environmentalists are fighting those who want to deepen the Delaware River, siting the release of harmful toxins into the water. But Philadelphia port authority officials say the move is necessary to stay . . . more
December 21, 2009 01:15 PM EST (shared with group: December 22, 2009) — Despite some progress on funding and compliance verification, there are good reasons why we did not get a binding agreement on emissions reductions at COP15.     To . . . more
December 22, 2009 09:35 AM EST (shared with group: December 22, 2009) — Many of the protesters have already seen some of their numbers melt away.                         See larger . . . more
December 21, 2009 08:00 PM EST (shared with group: December 21, 2009) — The U.N. climate change summit ended with a bare minimum agreement on heat-trapping gases and a lower price of carbon in Europe. Stephen Beard explains the carbon market and why some consider the Copenhagen . . . more
December 20, 2009 10:59 AM EST (shared with group: December 21, 2009) — For those who know of Thomas L. Friedman, they know that he is an award winning writer and journalist, and also someone who knows more about the world than most folks.  His best-selling book The . . . more
December 19, 2009 03:10 PM EST (shared with group: December 21, 2009) — US President Barack Obama urged international action as the UN climate conference drew to a close. "We are running short on time...These international discussions have essentially taken place . . . more
December 19, 2009 12:07 PM EST (shared with group: December 21, 2009) —   There are 192 countries represented at COP15 and nations with similar issues and aims come together to form UN recognized groups and subgroups. These include, the G77, Industrialized . . . more
December 19, 2009 12:03 PM EST (shared with group: December 21, 2009) — See reactions from those who were at COP15. Includes comments from  German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Brazilian Ambassador Sergio Barbosa Serra, New Zealand's climate change . . . more
December 18, 2009 05:32 PM EST (shared with group: December 21, 2009) — Copenhagen, Denmark (CNN) -- President Obama is in the final stages of closing a climate change deal with China and other key nations that is expected to be sealed before the president heads home from . . . more
December 18, 2009 09:34 AM EST (shared with group: December 21, 2009) — FYI- http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/12/18/king.sotu.hawaii/index.html Why can't we do this on a national basis, why are the lower 48 states not following Hawaii's example? Could it be that Hawaii . . . more
December 16, 2009 09:07 PM EST (shared with group: December 21, 2009) — Should Government Officials Have To Enroll In The Health Care Plan They Create?   I think many of us believe so, and many of us believe that if our government leaders are forced to use . . . more
December 16, 2009 12:52 PM EST (shared with group: December 21, 2009) — The United Nations climate summit is a study of stark contrasts where hopeful aspirations coexist alongside predictions of failure. COP15 has revealed the diametrically opposed perspectives . . . more
December 18, 2009 07:36 PM EST (shared with group: December 18, 2009) — Regardless of the outcome from the climate conference in Copenhagen, all the players there will be dealing with one major concern that isn't going away. Sam Eaton explains. TEXT OF STORY KAI RYSSDAL: . . . more
December 18, 2009 07:36 PM EST (shared with group: December 18, 2009) — A "meaningful agreement" was reached as the UN climate conference wrapped up. European correspondent Stephen Beard talks with Kai Ryssdal about what that agreement entails and what happens next. TEXT . . . more
December 18, 2009 07:36 PM EST (shared with group: December 18, 2009) — While nations are still trying to agree on how to cut emissions, many cities are already taking action. Bill Radke talks to Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels about what the U.S. Conference of Mayors is hoping . . . more
December 18, 2009 07:36 PM EST (shared with group: December 18, 2009) — Speaking at the U.N. climate change summit in Copenhagen, U.S. President Barack Obama insisted any agreement made by countries needed to include transparency. But is a deal close? Stave Chiotakis talks . . . more
December 17, 2009 07:24 PM EST (shared with group: December 17, 2009) — Laurent Corbier, chair of the International Chamber of Commerce and VP of sustainable development at energy firm Areva, talks with Kai Ryssdal about investment and climate-change policy. TEXT OF INTERVIEW . . . more
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