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April 23, 2009

UN Holds Climate Talks Ahead of Copenhagen Summit
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As debate on the emissions bill began in Washington, the UN opened the
year’s first ministerial-level meeting in talks toward reaching a new
global climate deal at the Copenhagen summit later this year. The UN’s
top climate official, Yvo de Boer, said US involvement in agreeing to
emissions cuts is essential.

Yvo de Boer: “Trying to come to a long-term response on climate change
without the United States makes no sense. In other words, US engagement
is essential. And what is very encouraging is that President Obama is
committed to this issue, is committed to taking action in the United
States.”



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