Environment

February 8, 2012 3:51 pm

Canada’s presence at COP17

Memorial University delegate discusses climate talks in Durban

The most recent fight for a legally binding global climate change agreement took place from Nov. 28 to Dec. 9, 2011 in Durban, South Africa. In attendance were world delegates, environmental ministers, business leaders, media personnel, NGO representatives, and impassioned activists, some of whom were students. The Muse spoke to one of these members of the Canadian Climate Coalition.

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  • January 11, 2012 1:44 pm

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  • December 2, 2011 5:06 pm

    Putting a price on biodiversity

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