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Blame the Smug Climate Warriors by Thaddeus Russell
Those of us who believe the globe has warmed and that it was caused at least in part by human beings have reason to fear the growing movement that dismisses global warming as a hoax. But we should also fear many of those who have convinced us that the problem is real.
“A Naked Form of Blackmail”: Naomi Klein on Secretary of State Clinton’s Proposal to Set Up $100 Billion Climate Aid Fund for Developing Countries by Amy Goodman
Secretary Clinton said the US would consider contributing to an international $100 billion annual climate aid fund for poorer nations beginning in 2020 if the Copenhagen talks resulted in a comprehensive deal. It is unclear how much money the US would give to the fund. Aid groups say the $100 billion would be insufficient. We speak with journalist Naomi Klein.
Crashing the Climate Party by Lloyd Grove
Phelim McAleer is a self-styled journalistic skeptic out to upend the global-warming consensus at the Copenhagen summit—if only he can dodge the incoming sandwiches aimed at his head.
It’s an open question whether the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen—where world leaders, including President Barack Obama, are attempting to strike a deal to curb industrial pollution and global warming—will produce tangible results.
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