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EU leaders press Obama on climate

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 (UPI) -- EU leaders traveled to Washington to demand greater climate protection efforts from the U.S. government, little over a month before a crucial climate summit takes place in Copenhagen, Denmark. Full Article at United Press International

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  1. We need a strong agreement that puts together all the efforts that all the countries — both developed and developing — are ready to put on the table ... I hope to see world leaders come to Copenhagen to make the handshake.
    Fredrik Reinfeldt – Fredrik Reinfeldt SOURCE: Boston Herald 1 month ago
  2. We all know we have no time to lose
    Angela Merkel – Angela Merkel SOURCE: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 1 month ago
  3. The world will be watching Copenhagen, and the fight against climate change is one of the most urgent tasks worldwide
    Angela Merkel – Angela Merkel SOURCE: The National Newspaper 1 month ago
  4. I'm convinced that once we in Europe and America show ourselves ready to adopt binding agreements, we will also be able to persuade China and India to join in
    Angela Merkel – Angela Merkel SOURCE: EUbusiness 1 month ago
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