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Manfred Ringpfeil: Controversial opinions on climate change have precluded preventive measures. This hesitance results from a lack of knowledge and experience. Scientists have a responsibility to provide explanations that will convince politicians, industry, and the larger public that a restructuring of energy production is of paramount significance.
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Heinrich Bonnenberg: It is time to look past the close-minded approaches to climate protection, which are being promoted by self-interested groups. Free market competition is being stifled by ‘eco-despots’ to the detriment of our future. A new global ethic must be developed that takes into account the physical demand of the world’s population.
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Editorial Team: According to some, the resulting accord is an important first step, while others decry Copenhagen as a “climate crime scene.” As of now, the European Union has the only binding carbon deal in the world. What are the real lessons learned from COP15?
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Bjoern Lomborg: Some businesses see nothing but profits in the green movement. They are cozying up with politicians and scientists to demand swift, drastic action on global warming. This is a new twist on a very old practice: companies using public policy to line their own pockets.
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Editorial Team: April 22nd marks the annual celebration of Earth Day. Founded in the US in 1970 by Senator Gaylord Nelson, the now global events sees people come together to call for a safe and sustainable environment through a range of different community activities.
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The EU, despite its historical role as the leader on climate negotiations, lacked any concrete influence at the failed Copenhagen conference. ++ “If the US and China don’t play ball, where does that leave Europe?” ++ A frigid winter in parts of the Northern Hemisphere, the flagging global economy, and newly revealed errors in climate research have contributed to a wave of climate skepticism
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The high hopes placed in the multilateral decision-making process at the Copenhagen Climate Conference were sorely disappointing. The meeting brought 192 states and 110 heads of state and government together but failed to bring about an agreement. The only result, other than an agreement on deforestation, was a statement proclaiming adherence to a 2 degree Celsius warming target by 2050. What is
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There has been a sharp shift away from the urgency for a climate deal in the lead up to Copenhagen. ++ “Climategate,” the failure to reach a meaningful deal at Copenhagen, and the faulty evidence produced by the IPCC have all undermined the global warming movement. ++ “Whatever the full postmortem reveals, it is clear that the energy has drained from the push for a global
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After a short hopeful break, there is more room for “green-scepticism” than ever before. ++ First, Climategate undermined public confidence in the impartiality of academics. ++ Second, the hope put into the Copenhagen conference was shattered by the realpolitik atmosphere at the Bella Center. ++ Surprisingly enough, this “damaged credibility does not alter local facts:”
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In the aftermath of the sound failure of the Climate Conference, the first symptoms of a growing lack of interest from corporations for the Kyoto carbon dioxide scheme are becoming apparent. ++ The worldwide infatuation for climate change issues last December has drastically faded away from the market place, as evidenced by the sudden fall of the price of carbon dioxide. ++ A possible
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The fact that the Climate Accord was organized by the US, Brazil, South Africa, India and China is not a bad thing. ++ Since the US had never participated in UN climate talks before, and emerging economies had been left out of the process, Copenhagen was a more inclusive course. ++ However, good intentions did not produce a roadmap, and enforcement mechanisms are noticeably missing. ++ The ball
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The climate change meetings have been characterized by frustration, walk-outs, and demonstrations - but it is not entirely because of the negotiators. ++ Many representatives’ hands have been tied by their governments, who have spent the last two years avoiding the toughest decisions. ++ “The Copenhagen process has become an outright embarrassment, with so many basic issues still
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Following a meeting in Brussels last week, EU leaders have come to an agreement on climate change assistance for developing countries and now expect Washington to follow suit. ++ A total of EUR2.4 billion annually from 2010-2012 was pledged for immediate measures relating to climate change and global warming. ++ Chancellor Merkel asserted that this is a clear signal to Copenhagen, and it is now
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Have Obama’s comments in China killed the chances that Copenhagen might deliver? ++ With the United States and China responsible for 40 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions, there can be no effective agreement with out them. ++ The best case scenario: we can expect a political commitment to reach a binding agreement before the end of next year. ++ Regardless, “as our procrastination
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The developing world will bear the brunt of climate change and we should take a moral approach to solving the problems it will produce. ++ The crisis bears with it large economic potential: “Building the low-carbon economy that we need will unleash a surge of innovation, investment and jobs in clean technologies and products.” ++ “Green growth” is possible but Europe must
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After recent promises, China and the US must find a way of reducing carbon emissions at the Copenhagen summit later this year. ++ It is time for compromise as China insists on “common but differentiated responsibilities” to environmental problems globally but the US maintains its position. ++ “Varying domestic conditions, level of development and historic footprint” are key in Chinese
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The fight against climate change proclaimed by European Members of Parliament will have little effect. ++ “Even a great new agreement in Copenhagen is insufficient… [yet] necessary.” ++ The climatic challenge demands a profound reconsideration of political, scientific, and economic agendas. ++ Despite a better-informed public and a slow improvement in the handling of natural
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The recovery of the economy lies, justifiably, at the center of political attention. ++ But while states are busy coming up with stimulus plans they should not neglect the environment. ++ A three-step plan should be conceived. ++ First, the response to the global recession should be globally coordinated. ++ Second, policies should be “pro-poor” to prevent further political
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