Archive for ‘poor’
Climate talks in Bali focus on rich-poor divide
December 14th, 2007
Developing nations said they would resist “pressure and even threats” from some rich countries to step up the fight against global warming, as talks on a broader climate pact went to the wire on Friday.
Popularity: 4%
Tiny new U.N. fund to combat droughts, rising seas
December 11th, 2007
A new U.N. fund to help poor nations cope with climate change threats such as droughts or rising seas can start up in 2008 after a draft deal at U.N. talks in Bali, the United Nations said on Tuesday.
Popularity: 3%
Religious leaders act on climate change
November 1st, 2007
A coalition of religious leaders urged Congress on Wednesday to ensure that the poor and most vulnerable are protected from the effects of climate change.
Popularity: 3%
Ugandan Lake Eating Workers Alive
October 28th, 2007
Uganda’s poor are braving salty, flesh-scarring water to make a meager living mining salt at Lake Katwe. Experts say chemicals in the lake are clearly unhealthy but the Ugandan government is not studying the risks.
Popularity: 3%
World Bank to step up action against global warming
October 22nd, 2007
Leading member nations of the World Bank agreed Sunday to step up the lender’s role in fighting global warming, urged donors to boost help for the poorest countries and welcomed the growing strength of emerging economies like China as aid providers. The commitment to tackling the effects of climate change, approved by a 24-member steering committee that sets priorities …
Popularity: 3%
Global Warming and The Poor
April 6th, 2007
A new U.N. report says developing countries will feel the most impact from global warming as they try to industrialize.
Popularity: 3%
