COP15
Climate Conference Dec 7-18
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COP15 irony? Overheard delegates at COP15 conference talking about the weather in Copenhagen, lamenting that it was too cold. hmmm...by Reuters_MarioDiSimine via twitter 12/7/2009 10:24:33 AM -

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The purpose of this summit is to find an 'answer' to climate change, but there are also many questions. Fortunately, we have put together a team of experts to answer a 'Question of the Day'. Read more about our assembly of academics, scientists and politicians and send us your question for them.
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Campaign group Friends of the Earth was holding a protest as we arrived at the conference centre this morning. Reuters correspondent Emma Graham-Harrison spoke to them and we will post a link to her blog soon. Meanwhile, here's a pic of their rather beautiful ice sculpture. -

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Opening ceremony is over with and COP15 is now officially underway. Will there be a deal? #COP15 #Copenhagen #climateby Reuters_MarioDiSimine via twitter edited by Reuters_RossChainey 12/7/2009 11:17:04 AM -
Apparently there is a picture of me at #COP15 on the front page of today's Scotsman. I'm sure there are more important people herce...by Reuters_RossChainey via twitter 12/7/2009 11:24:50 AM -
There is no doubt that there is a huge buzz around #COP15 , but has it inspired you to change your habits? Reuters' Julie Mollins has written a blog asking this very question. Send us your thoughts! blogs.reuters.com -
#COP15 I passed by the ice bear sculpture this morning near Nytorv Square still looking cool, but dripping http://bit.ly/4RnOkYby seagirlreed via twitter edited by Reuters_RossChainey 12/7/2009 12:10:20 PM -

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Bookmark this page for breaking news out of Copenhagen: www.reuters.com #COP15by carla_tonelli via twitter 12/7/2009 12:14:26 PM -
Copenhagen’s melting mermaid link.reuters.comby Reuters_Carla Tonelli via twitter 12/7/2009 12:20:32 PM -
Copenhagen talks begin with concerns over split between rich and poor nations - http://bit.ly/53g1f8 #COP15by rebeccapruzan via twitter 12/7/2009 12:22:17 PM -
As promised, here is Emma Graham-Harrison's blog on Copenhagen's 'Melting Mermaid' - an ice sculpture brought to the summit by Friends of the Earth. The icey tribute to the city's famous waterfront statue, which will be allowed to melt in the next few days, represents global warming and is there to remind delegates what is at stake in the two weeks of talks. blogs.reuters.com -
RT @RadioKate: Arriving at my home tube station late last night I was greeted by this fantastic/unexpected sight! twitpic.comby Reuters_RossChainey via twitter 12/7/2009 12:30:32 PM -

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COP15 Opening film. A bit too dramatic for my taste, but carries home the message of responsibility. http://bit.ly/5qug6w #cop15by jandeman via twitter 12/7/2009 12:42:39 PM -
As COP15 gets under way, people around the world are already experiencing environmental destruction in numerous ways - here are a few examples from recent months. www.reuters.com -
Is there a climate conference going on? link.reuters.comby Reuters_Carla Tonelli via twitter 12/7/2009 1:05:34 PM -
Is there a climate conference going on? The ads will confirm there is... r.reuters.com #COP15 #Copenhagen #Climateby Reuters_MarioDiSimine via twitter 12/7/2009 1:11:38 PM -

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The pictures below are of sculptures from the installation 'The Pulse of the Earth', outside the congress centre. Like much of the art and installations on show across the city, it is designed to shock by drawing attention to the consequences of global warming. The pics are by Reuters photographer Pawel Kopczynski -
Climate campaigners Avaaz (www.avaaz.org) just staged a 'die-in' in the conference centre's main hallway. Members of the global campaign group, dressed in creepy overalls, collapsed one by one to highlight the fact that "Climate change already causes 300,000 deaths every year." Avaaz is calling for nothing less than a "real deal in Copenhagen." Dramatic stuff, and I'm sure there will be lots more of this sort of thing over the next two weeks. Reuters photographer Bob Strong was there and I'll post a few of his pictures shortly. -

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RT @EcoTechDaily #Cop15 Clip Real Video – Greening the Empire State Buildinccg http://ow.ly/Jvzn via @TwilightEarthby GardenCentres via twitter 12/7/2009 2:46:06 PM -
Very weak statement from Australia. All they care about is getting in another "Australia Clause" and getting out of doing anything. #cop15by oz_f via twitter 12/7/2009 2:47:19 PM -
$200bn – The Price of Success in Copenhagen bit.ly -
$200bn – The Price of Success in Copenhagen bit.ly -
Why climategate, or ‘Climaquiddick, won't go away bit.ly -
Newspapers in 45 countries print the same editorial on 1st day of #Copenhagen Summit http://bit.ly/8YVDSf via @DoreenatDMS @howiechongby BonnieKoenig via twitter 12/7/2009 3:01:37 PM -
U.N. climate chief defends findings after emails www.reuters.com -
In the carbon mkt session-- talking about new mechanism & the mkt. the presenters are confused by the question/topic #cop15 #carbonby annlytical via twitter 12/7/2009 3:11:05 PM -
Jim Cramer thinks COP15 is a charade -- thanks to Obama bit.ly -
We're on guard for possible big CO2 news in a few hours: US EPA to make "significant climate announcement" link.reuters.comby carla_tonelli via twitter 12/7/2009 3:33:38 PM -
RT @Oxfam: 1st day of UN talks in Copenhagen by illustrating rising flood+sea levels due to climate change http://bit.ly/4uF19Z #cop15by minacco_ via twitter 12/7/2009 3:35:26 PM -
There are no "deals" to be made. Countries that have a greater share of wealth are responsible to contribute to a greater share of a working solution. They are responsible to help developing nations become green. No strings attached. No profit, no leverage. Enough with the "deal making". Get to work already and do what everyone knows is correct. Do it because our children need it. Get to work because it's right. Stop screwing around with "who gets how much". For once think about the people you serve and not your own interests. -
EPA will rule today that GHGs endanger human health -White House officialby ClimateReuters via twitter 12/7/2009 3:46:41 PM -
Climategate: "unfortunate, shameful the way some scientists pilloried, the science is incredibly robust" - United States' Jonathan Pershingby ClimateReuters via twitter 12/7/2009 3:48:26 PM
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