U.N. officials, climate experts, environmental activists, and leaders of more than 100 nations gather in Copenhagen, Denmark for a two-week conference on climate change beginning 7 December.
The participants will try to reach a new international accord on reducing greenhouse gas emissions that would replace the 1997 Kyoto Protocol, which expires in 2012. But, questions remain about how much can be achieved and how any agreement would be implemented.
Conference aims to achieve legally binding agreement to cut greenhouse gas emissions
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White House spokesman says Mr. Obama believes US leadership would be 'most productive' at end of conference
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Conference aims to reach new international agreement on reducing emissions and assistance for developing economies
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World Bank poll finds surprises in attitudes on climate change.
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Robert Zoellick says rich countries need to appreciate developing needs of poorer countries
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But country rules out accepting legally binding cut on greenhouse gas emissions
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Decision lands blow to key policy of Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, could trigger early election next year
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Foreign ministry spokesman says countries such as India, Brazil, South Africa take climate change very seriously
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Experts predict if current global warming trends continue, Maldives could be completely submerged by rising sea levels
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Some Americans feel cost of climate change legislation is greater than benefit
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Scientists predict global warming will lead to more intense and frequent extreme weather events
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Sponsored team of explorers, scientists find evidence Arctic ice melting faster than previously thought
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European leaders, environmentalists hail as good news President Obama's decision to attend December's climate summit in Copenhagen
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Leaders agree on Memorandum of Understanding to increase cooperation on clean energy, climate change
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China says it will work to constrain carbon dioxide emissions believed to contribute to global warming
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Asian giants want Western countries to take lead in reversing global warming
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British journal documents many ways lower emissions would improve health
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New reports predict declining agricultural output as world population grows
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Women are most affected by climate change and should be included in environment talks
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Chief spokesman Eduardo del Buey says the Port of Spain Declaration talks about financing for the most vulnerable countries
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