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COP22 in Marrakech

Marrakech ends up-beat despite lack of leaders

Geoff Ebbs /22 November, 2016

The Climate Change Conference in Marrakech ended on Sunday with 111 countries confirming their commitment to the agreement hammered out in Paris one year ago. “Paris was the deal, Marrakech is the detail,” said Salaheddine Mezouar noting that the conference had accelerated the implementation timetable agreed at COP21 in Paris. Among the highlights, delegates from Continue Reading →

COP22 in Marrakech

Warming worsens as world wanders into Marrakech

Geoff Ebbs /15 November, 2016

One year after Paris, the annual Conference of Partners (COP22) is being held in Marrakech with nations meeting to hammer out a series of protocols designed to limit dangerous climate chaos. With the lowest ever coverage of Arctic Sea Ice in the recent northern summer, polar temperatures overpowering the La Nina in the South Pacific Continue Reading →