Editor’s note: Dan Kammen reports in from Copenhagen Today, a senior White House office announced that the U.S. had reached a “meaningful agreement” with China, India and South Africa at the U.N. Climate Summit in Copenhagen. According to the Associated Press, the official characterized the deal as a first step, but said it was not … Continue reading »
Copenhagen: Crests of hope, troughs of frustration
Editor’s note: Dan Kammen reports in from Copenhagen. The Copenhagen Climate Conference mid-week #2 is now at full-pace. Everything from protests to presidential appearances are taking place at a fast pace. First of all, the meeting to this point feels very different than past COPs in that Week One had the sense of a very … Continue reading »
In counterpoint to the constant refrain of ‘no we can’t’
Editor’s note: Dan Kammen reports in from Copenhagen Week 1 at COP-15: The first week comes to a close about where one might expect Arrival in Copenhagen airport gives one a good feeling what you will experience at the COP15 meeting. Everything is very comfortable, from the near 24 hour coffee/tea/food/information service. But the frustration … Continue reading »