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Paleo-what?—introducing insights from the ancient climate record into the mindset of climate negotiation

Student Group:
COP Fellows Blog

As the COP18 in Doha cranks along into its second week, onlookers follow the proceedings and ponder how the results of continued negotiation will affect them. Frustrated environmental activists bemoan the slow progress made by the UNFCCC over the...

“The Role of Arab Business in the Transition to Low Carbon Economy”

Student Group:
COP Fellows Blog

The graphic shows global energy subsidies in 2010 according to the International Energy...

Desperate Measures: If Cutting Carbon Fails, How Will Societies Adapt to Climate Change?

Student Group:
COP Fellows Blog

Humans have a morbid fascination with the end of the world. Our undying affection for the zombie meme, our preoccupation with the Mayan calendar, and that awesome Eschaton scene in Infinite Jest all point to a...

Qatar’s Role as Host of COP18

Student Group:
COP Fellows Blog

The Qatari National Convention Center advertises itself as beyond convention. It is indeed a building to remember. The distinctive facade was inspired by the symbolism of the branches of a native tree, the Sidra, which has traditionally...

Mexico: A busy year between Durban and Doha

Student Group:
COP Fellows Blog

“The world is reacting too late to reduce global warming and to prevent or mitigate the effects of climate change” Mr. Felipe Calderon, President of Mexico, in his address to the first plenary session of the XXII Ibero-American summit November 17, 2012.

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