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Rich countries call on African bloc to keep climate talks on track | Environment
Tck tck tck clocks Barcelona Clocks are displayed outside UN climate talks in Barcelona, Spain Photograph: MANU FERNANDEZ/AP
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Africa says do what science requires
Hot Topic — ... I am scared to think of the consequences.”Africa and Africans are dying now while those who are historically responsible are not taking actions.” Algeria, which chairs the Africa group, said  rich countries were “more concerned with political and economic feasibility” while the poorest were “struggling to survive” with climate change. The resultant rescheduling of sessions at the meeting has meant that 60% of the remaining time will be devoted to discussion of emission cuts. The  Guardian reports that the African move was credited with reminding delegations that the ultimate ...

Energy and Global Warming News for November 5: China Sets Its Sights on Green Cars; New business group backs climate-change bill
Climate Progress — ... comments came Wednesday during Basin Electric’s annual meeting. Harper also said utilities must fight to protect coal’s place in the nation’s energy future. But he says there’s also a responsibility to explore new ways to use it. Basin Electric provides power to nine states: Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, Colorado and New Mexico. Rich countries call on African bloc to keep climate talks on track Rich countries ...

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