UN chief reports on progress towards possible climate change deal later this year - People's Daily Online

Countries responsible for more than four fifths of global emissions of greenhouse gases have now backed the accord that emerged from last year's climate change summit in Copenhagen, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said here Tuesday, saying this is a critical step forward towards the next major gathering on the subject.

Earth Hour calls for lights out worldwide | ColumbiaTribune.com

Columbia Mayor Darwin Hindman this morning called for public participation in the upcoming Earth Hour, an annual event recognizing concerns about climate change.
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“I think a lot of people realize that conservation is the best approach to climate protection,” Hindman said. “It’s got numerous benefits whether you’re a believer in climate change or not.”

[Can we have the sacks of money now?]: WWF - Press Release - Study Highlights Forest Protected Areas as a Critical Strategy for Slowing Climate Change

According to the study, forest nations can strengthen the role of protected areas in their REDD strategies by:
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* Distributing payments transparently to reward those responsible for reducing emissions.

Global warming encyclopedia turns to professor at APSU | theleafchronicle.com | The Leaf Chronicle

When the editors of the new, three-volume, 1,320-page "Encyclopedia of Global Warming" needed an expert to pen a few articles on alternative fuels and biofuels, they naturally turned to Austin Peay State University.