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COP18

New Zealand’s ultimate “COP Out” of the Kyoto Protocol

New Zealand’s ultimate “COP Out” of the Kyoto Protocol

New Zealand’s government announced in a statement on Nov.9 that it is not in the country’s interests to be “stuck in the Kyoto space for another eight years,” only a few weeks before nations met in Doha for the next …

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COP18

A new smart phone app seeks to hold climate negotiators accountable

This week negotiators from around the world will meet in Doha, Qatar to once again hem and haw their way through an international climate conference.  Though we can expect the usual commitment dodging and grandstanding from the world’s leaders, assembled …

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COP18

A Garden in the Heart of Doha

A Garden in the Heart of Doha

I was one of many surprised when Qatar was chosen to host this year’s COP.  Qatar is the world’s largest liquefied natural gas producer and home to the world’s third largest natural gas reserves. The country’s pro tennis tournament …

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Climate

Dealings from Doha: What’s Going on at COP18?

Dealings from Doha: What’s Going on at COP18?

The latest round of UN climate change negotiations is under way in Doha, Qatar. Will COP18 produce a powerful new climate treaty — or just more hot air?
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Actions, Conservation

(photo by Mauro Burzio)

Paying for Prevention: Dr. Ivonne Baki on Ecuador’s Novel Conservation Plan

Ecuador has asked the international community to put it's money where it's mouth is. Dr. Ivonne Baki talks to Sage about her country's audacious plan, and how being an artist and a woman is helping her get the word out.
by × November 29, 2012 × 0 comments

Culture

Should We Frack? Tom Wilber Reports, You Decide

Should We Frack? Tom Wilber Reports, You Decide

In "Under the Surface," journalist Tom Wilber asks whether we should frack — but leaves the answer up to his readers.
by × November 28, 2012 × 0 comments