Climate Change Conference

Climate change is reeking havoc on the developing world. World leaders recently met in Brussels and Poznan to try and create ways to curb emissions, provide more access to water, and help the developing world. Reports show that the package created falls short of expectations. Here are some articles from the BBC, New York Times, and the Washington Post on the disappointing package created.

Erin Reddekopp UNEP Columnist

United Nations report on curbing emissions in the developing world

The New York times ran an interesting article this morning on the recent United Nations report stressing the need to focus attention on curbing emissions in developing countries. The article provides a good synopsis of the UN report and explains how the failure to develop infrastructure and technology that is less environmentally damaging will actually increase poverty in the developing world.

Erin Reddekopp: UNEP Columnist

The Debunking of Global Myths

True or False:

The World is split relatively clearly into the First World, the developed countries, and the Third World, the underdeveloped countries.

What did you answer?

The truth will surprise you:

Watch this presentation, and be sure to browse the website for some fascinating information.

World Environment Day Talk

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Here is something to get your research started. In this video, an Australian speaks about some of the establish of not-for profit organisations and their efforts to appreciate the effects of carbon footprints.