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On behalf of THE GREEN MARKET, I would like to thank all my readers. I would also like to wish everyone at The Environment Show, Happy Holidays and a safe, healthy and prosperous New Year. Please see the following articles Hope for the Holidays…
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Although the Copenhagen Accord set no overall emissions targets, the US is bound by law to honor its international committment to emissions-reduction. To continue reading go to THE GREEN MARKET
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Why We Did Not Get A Binding Agreement At COP15 Despite some progress on funding and compliance verification, there are good reasons why we did not get a binding agreement on emissions reductions at COP15. To continue reading go to THE GREEN MA…
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COP15: Groups and Subgroups There were 192 countries represented at COP15 and nations with similar issues and aims come together to form UN recognized groups and subgroups. These include, the G77, Industrialized Nations, European Union, Least Dev…
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The United Nations climate summit is a study of stark contrasts where hopeful aspirations coexist alongside predictions of failure. COP15 has revealed the diametrically opposed perspectives of environmental advocates and climate change deniers. T…
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President Obama is a multilateralist and a champion of emissions reductions, but he will not produce a binding agreement at COP15 because of the inaction of the US Senate. To continue reading go THE GREEN MARKET
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External and domestic pressures pushed the ruling Conservatives to change their climate change management policy. The Canadian government has indicated that it will now harmonize its policy with the US by supporting absolute emissions caps, a cap-a…
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The recently released Copenhagen Diagnosis provides an updated summary of the scientific evidence supporting immediate action on climate change. The study is described as the final scientific briefing before the world convenes for COP15 climate cha…
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Despite the widespread belief that we will not see a global deal to combat climate change this year, some continue to have the audacity to hope. An essay written by the Danish Ambassador to the United States, Friis Arne Petersen indicates that he be…
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About Me:
I am a consultant, eco-entrepreneur, sustainable investor and writer. I am the owner of THE GREEN MARKET, one of the Web’s most comprehensive resources for information and tools on sustainability. I am also the author of numerous articles on sustainable positioning, green investing, enviro-politics and eco-economics.
What environment issue or innovation do you feel most strongly about?
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Matt West

Happy Holidays from The Green Market



On behalf of THE GREEN MARKET, I would like to thank all my readers. I would also like to wish everyone at The Environment Show, Happy Holidays and a safe, healthy and prosperous New Year.

Please see the following articles

Hope for the Holidays

… Continue

Posted on December 26, 2009 at 5:34am —

Matt West

The US is Bound by Law to Honor Climate Change Treaty



Although the Copenhagen Accord set no overall emissions targets, the US is bound by law to honor its international committment to emissions-reduction.

To continue reading go to THE GREEN MA… Continue

Posted on December 24, 2009 at 5:53am —

Matt West

Why We Did Not Get A Binding Agreement At COP15

Why We Did Not Get A Binding Agreement At COP15



Despite some progress on funding and compliance verification, there are good reasons why we did not get a binding agreement on emissions reductions at COP15.


To continue reading go to… Continue

Posted on December 22, 2009 at 5:31am —

Matt West

COP15: Reaction and Composition

COP15: Groups and Subgroups



There were 192 countries represented at COP15 and nations with similar issues and aims come together to form UN recognized groups and subgroups. These include, the G77, Industrialized Nations, European Union, Least Developed Countries,The Alliance of Small Island States.… Continue

Posted on December 20, 2009 at 4:50am —

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