Our coverage of climate issues and the Copenhagen summit continued this week with a pair of features examining key issues on the negotiating table.
What are the biggest opportunities for agreement in Copenhagen, and what obstacles are standing in the way? Why has Canada committed so little when other countries have committed so much? Carol asked these questions to Mike Brklacich, who is a Carleton geography professor and member of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
Many nations are pointing to a struggling economy as a hindrance to forming a binding agreement in Copenhagen, while issues of equality between wealthy and developing nations are becoming prevalent themes. Henry Hawkins spoke with Paul Steenhof, who works at the CSA Climate Change Division, and teaches Geography at Carleton University, about the potential economic effects of the Conference.
Finally, we broadcast the latest updates from Copenhagen – straight from the mouths of the Canadian Youth Delegation. This group of young Canadians is preparing a short daily podcast that summarizes the main events and issues as they unfold at the climate summit.
