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UN climate talks end with no deal

BANGKOK - The United States was heavily criticized yesterday at the UN climate talks in Bangkok for not offering emission cuts or financing for developing countries - both considered crucial to reaching a global warming pact this year. The Bangkok ...

From MICHAEL CASEY, Boston Globe,  10 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Barack Obama,  European Union,  Yvo de Boer,  U.S. Congress,  U.S. House of Representatives

UN talks to end without deal on crucial issues

BANGKOK – The United States was heavily criticized Friday at the U.N. climate talks in Bangkok for failing to offer emission cuts or financing for developing countries — both considered crucial to reaching a global warming pact this year. The Bangkok ...

From MICHAEL CASEY, EcoEarth News,  9 Oct 2009

Related Topics: European Union,  Barack Obama,  Yvo de Boer,  U.S. Congress,  U.S. House of Representatives

No deal on crucial issues as UN climate talks end

BANGKOK - U.N. climate talks ended in a whimper Friday without progress on the pressing issues of emission cuts for wealthy nations or financing for the developing ones, both of which are crucial to reaching a global warming pact. ...

From MICHAEL CASEY, Atlanta Journal Constitution Vendor,  9 Oct 2009

Related Topics: U.S. House of Representatives,  U.S. Senate

Saudis ask for aid if world cuts dependence on oil

BANGKOK—There are plenty of needy countries at the U.N. climate talks in Bangkok that make the case they need financial assistance to adapt to the impacts of global warming. Then there are the Saudis. Saudi Arabia has led a quiet campaign during these ...

From MICHAEL CASEY, Boston Globe,  8 Oct 2009

Related Topics: OPEC,  United Nations

Rich, poor nations divided over climate solutions

Aid agencies said Tuesday that the rise in Asian weather disasters should serve as a wake-up call for negotiators to intensify their efforts to reach a global deal on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Pointing to recent typhoons, floods and ...

From MICHAEL CASEY, Taiwan News,  6 Oct 2009

Related Topics: United Nations,  World Bank

For some, US remains villain at UN climate talks

BANGKOK—The honeymoon appears to be over for the United States at U.N. climate talks. After being applauded for re-engaging in negotiations this year, the American delegation at talks in Bangkok finds themselves being tagged like their Bush ...

From MICHAEL CASEY, Boston Globe,  1 Oct 2009

Related Topics: George W. Bush,  U.S. Congress,  Barack Obama,  U.S. Senate,  Yvo de Boer

Time is running out for climate deal, UN warns world leaders

BANGKOK - The United Nations warned world leaders yesterday they have only 70 days to reach a new deal to limit global warming, while environmentalists pointed to the deadly floods in the Philippines to illustrate the already devastating impact of ...

From MICHAEL CASEY, Boston Globe,  29 Sep 2009

Related Topics: United Nations,  Yvo de Boer,  Connie Hedegaard (politician),  Barack Obama,  Hu Jintao

UN warns leaders time running out for climate deal

BANGKOK – The United Nations on Monday warned world leaders they have only 70 days to reach a new deal to limit global warming, while environmentalists pointed to the deadly floods in the Philippines to illustrate the already devastating impact of ...

From MICHAEL CASEY, EcoEarth News,  28 Sep 2009

Related Topics: United Nations,  Yvo de Boer,  Connie Hedegaard (politician),  Barack Obama,  Hu Jintao

US says climate bill might not pass in time

BANGKOK — The fate of U.S. legislation capping carbon emissions weighed heavily on delegates at U.N. climate talks starting Monday in Bangkok, with the Americans saying delays in passing the bill could deter commitments from other nations. Negotiations ...

From MICHAEL CASEY, EcoEarth News,  28 Sep 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Senate,  U.S. Congress,  U.S. House of Representatives,  Yvo de Boer,  Barack Obama

Leaders warn time running out for climate deal

BANGKOK—Climate talks kicked off in Bangkok Monday with the U.N. urging nations to break the deadlock over a global warming deal that is supposed to be finalized in just 70 days time, and warning that failure to act would leave future generations ...

From MICHAEL CASEY, Boston Globe,  28 Sep 2009

Related Topics: Connie Hedegaard (politician),  Yvo de Boer,  Barack Obama,  Hu Jintao,  Yukio Hatoyama (politician)

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