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A bunch of climate news items

Oceans may be left out of climate plan, but here’s what’s at stake.
Troubles in the Mediterranean and potential fixes in the Seychelles show why the world’s seas need more attention during the climate negotiations
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2015/12/151209-Paris-climate-change-oceans-Mediterranean-Seychelles-fish/ &http://www.environmentalhealthnews.org/t/3710335569332210561

Climate talks – slimmed-down draft proposal still leaves major issues unresolved.
With time running out to meet a self-imposed deadline, negotiators on Wednesday released a new draft agreement on fighting climate change that was slimmer than earlier versions while still leaving major issues unresolved.
http://www.latimes.com/world/europe/la-fg-climate-talks-new-draft-plan-20151209-story.html & http://www.environmentalhealthnews.org/t/3710335569332210545

Paris climate negotiations turn to Zulu-style meetings in a bid to break deadlocks
Climate negotiators have turned to the idea of “indaba” – a traditional Zulu meeting style – as they seek for breakthroughs on deadlocks plaguing the Paris climate talks.
http://www.smh.com.au/environment/un-climate-conference/paris-un-climate-conference-2015-negotiations-turn-to-zulustyle-meetings-20151210-glkwg9.html

New and heartening alliances form at Paris climate conference, expert says
An Australian climate change and renewables specialist at the conference in Paris says that new and unusual alliances have formed at these international talks that he hasn’t seen in 21 years of negotiations. Giles Parkinson, the founder of the Renew Economy website, told The World Today it gives him optimism that there will be a deal by the end of the weekend.
http://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2015/s4369557.htm

Paris UN Climate Conference 2015: Australia has ‘serious concerns’ about climate draft in Paris
Australia told the conference it is “deeply disappointed” that some areas have been weakened in a bid to get deal.
http://www.smh.com.au/environment/un-climate-conference/paris-un-climate-conference-2015-high-ambition-coalition-emerges-to-spur-deal-20151209-gljuha.html

India adamant developed nations lead climate change measures
One country determined to see the distinction drawn between developed and developing nations is India, the world’s third largest emitter of greenhouse gases despite the fact that 300 million of its citizens have no access to electricity. The Modi Government is adamant that advanced nations must lead efforts to reduce global warming because of the historical benefit they’ve derived from polluting. The Indian Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar spoke to The World Today’s Melissa Clarke in Paris.
http://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2015/s4369568.htm

US doubles climate adaption aid to nearly $900 million.
The United States announced plans on Wednesday to double grant funding it provides to help developing countries adapt to climate change to around $860 million a year, a pledge that may help clinch a global climate pact this week
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-climatechange-summit-funding-idUSKBN0TS1Q220151209 & http://www.dailyclimate.org/t/-1961356102316278594

December 12, 2015 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | general