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WHAT IS THE COPENHAGEN SUMMIT?

The UN Climate Change Conference known as COP15 takes place from 7 to 18 December.
It is hoped countries will agree on:
the main points of a deal to follow the Kyoto protocol;
new targets for industrialised nations to reduce carbon emissions;
new targets for poorer nations to limit greenhouse gases;
funding for developing countries to reduce emissions and adapt to a changing climate
Q&A: The Copenhagen climate summit
EARTH WATCH
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All's fair in climate blame game
IN PICTURES
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European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso Barroso: EU would pay 'fair share'

Prime Minister Gordon Brown Brown on climate talks 'breakthrough'

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US President Obama Obama pledges action on climate


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