Friday, July 01, 2011

Exxon Cut Financing to Climate Skeptics, Group Says - NYTimes.com
In total, Greenpeace found Exxon has reduced its donations to such groups from a peak of $3.4 million in 2005 to less than $800,000 for 2010. “Without giving them any credit, it does make a big difference,” Mr. Davies said.
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Mr. Davies said he would still like Exxon to acknowledge the damage that Greenpeace contends the company has done. “It is like leaving a room without ever saying they are sorry,” he said.
Global warning: Scientists claim extreme weather and climate change are linked | Mail Online
The controversial U-turn [If the science is settled, are U-turns allowed?] is a radical departure from the previous standpoint and was made by a new international alliance of climate researchers from around the world.
Panama to host U.N. climate talks in October | Reuters
(Reuters) - The last round of U.N. climate talks before an annual summit in South Africa this year will be held in Panama, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change said on its website. The inter-sessional meeting, which will be held in Panama City from October 1 to 7, will be another opportunity for countries to make progress on a global climate change deal.

However, it looks like the world will again fall short of a full climate deal this year [Ya think?] in Durban, South Africa, after two past attempts.

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