World-News

Study
http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2009/11/18-6

Antarctic Ice Loss Vaster, Faster Than Thought: Study
http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2009/11/23-0

Climate Change Sceptics and Lobbyists Put World at Risk, says Top Adviser
http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2009/11/23

Global Climate Campaign: Global Day of Climate Protest, 12th December 2009
http://www.commondreams.org/newswire/2009/11/23-8

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Drowning Nations

NOW: "The Maldives, a nation of roughly 1,200 low-lying islands in the Indian Ocean, could be underwater by the end of this century if climate change causes ocean levels to rise. On the eve of the big climate summit in Copenhagen, the country's president, Mohamed Nasheed, is warning of a massive exodus from the Maldives if drastic global action is not taken."

http://www.truthout.org/112509now

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The Big Ask: Climate change - "ACT NOW!"

We need strong leadership on climate change. Too many politicians are happy to speak about the issue, but their promises have often turned out to be just a load more hot air. One exception is the United Kingdom, where a climate law has just been adopted, which will force the government to reduce greenhouse gas emissions every year.

http://sonnenseite.kjm4.de/ref.php?id=d8741687413ms182



TEEB report: Keeping ecosystems healthy makes economic sense and helps climate

Policy-makers who factor the planet's multi-trillion dollar ecosystem services into their national and international investment strategies are likely to see far higher rates of return and stronger economic growth in the 21st century, a new report issued says.

http://sonnenseite.kjm4.de/ref.php?id=d8741687415ms182



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