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From Obama and Wen to Desmond Tutu and Arnold Schwarzeneger, from scientists to civil society, from pop music to the aristocracy, mankind lined up its A-team to solve this problem, yet they only just salvaged a two-page document. Given how close the conference came to complete failure, I wonder whether leaders will ever again dare to sit down and try to thrash out a deal. It will be difficult to get the political stars in alignment again. As one depressed Asian delegate said to me, "We have wasted the opportunity of a lifetime."