Maldives fails to convince peers to go "carbon neutral"

MALE, Nov 10 (Reuters) - A group of developing countries agreed on Tuesday to "green" their economies but stopped short of promising to become "carbon neutral" as a way to spur big polluters into action at climate talks next month.

The president of the Maldives had hoped a summit he was hosting would result in a promise by all present to commit themselves to become carbon neutral within a decade.

Copenhagen climate change summit: The issues | Environment | The Guardian

What are the prospects for a Copenhagen deal?

Negotiations held last week in Barcelona were grim: all now acknowledge that no legal deal is possible in Copenhagen. A miracle is needed for a triumph. President Barack Obama is the one who could deliver it, but it is very unlikely. Most likely is a hopeful fudge in which all parties remain on speaking terms and seal the deal in 2010. A total collapse would leave 20 years' of negotiations in tatters and the world unprotected against the ravages of global warming. It is also unlikely, but not as unlikely as a miracle.

Copenhagen conference won't stop climate change| Socialist Worker

The most effective way to fight for serious action on climate change is to make sure that the anger is taken onto the streets in London on 5 December and in Copenhagen on 12 December.

San Francisco Supervisors Play 'Race Card' in Response to TV Spot Linking Population Growth and Environment

The ad campaign makes the point that the number one factor driving U.S. population growth is immigration. Further, when immigrants come to America, their carbon footprint expands to four times what it was in their home countries. The ads suggest that curbing immigration isn't the solution to global warming but it's a start.