Scarlett Johansson [blames CO2 for African drought]
"This story in particular is important for a number of reasons. It’s not just about a political or economic crisis, but an environmental one, and I think it’s important for people to be aware of the impact that climate change is having on this huge community of people. It’s not an explosive media story—it’s about an ongoing crisis that needs attention," Scarlett added.
Welcome to Durban | COP17 – climate change talks in Durban 2011
If you are an official COP delegate, and want to hire a city bicycle, you can do so for R50 an hour. Since this is approximately four times the cost of daily car hire, this is presumably a novel subsidy to the fossil fuel industry.
History may vindicate the view that the 2009 Copenhagen climate talks were the most successful failure of modern times.
Climate change denial still runs strong in US - Yahoo! News
On the US political stage, skepticism and denial of climate change are as popular as ever, and experts say that world talks which opened Monday in Durban, South Africa are unlikely to turn the tide.
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