Big economies don't see climate pact this year-U.S. | Energy & Oil | Reuters

"The most important thing is that ... we are standing by the submissions that we made," in Copenhagen, Stern said.

Pressed for specifics, Stern said most negotiators in the process, such as the Europeans or Japanese, did not lay out exactly how they would meet their targets, and he expressed optimism that U.S. legislation would eventually be passed.

"We're at the beginning of a 10-year period between 2010 and 2020," he said. "I don't have any doubt that there's going to be legislation of some kind that will be meaningful. I can't say exactly when and I can't say exactly what the shape of it's going to be."

Climate change [hoax] award goes to UCD professor - Around the valley - Modbee.com

UC Davis Professor Daniel Sperling is one of 10 people to receive an award today from the Heinz Family Philanthropies for outstanding work addressing climate change.
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Each recipient receives $100,000.