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Interview: UN climate chief outlines key elements of Copenhagen deal, urges China to do more

A deal in Copenhagen would be in sight if governments can reach agreements on commitments, institutions and money through negotiations to address the climate change, U.N. climate chief Yvo de Boer told Xinhua Tuesday. In an exclusive interview... ...full story at People's Daily

from People's Daily on Wed, Dec 03 2008

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