Contentious Copenhagen deal risks unravelling
A last-minute deal to salvage United Nations climate talks fell into crisis late Saturday night after developing nations rejected a plan worked out by some of the world’s major economies.
The United States, China, India, South Africa and Brazil spearheaded a deal that espoused “deep cuts in global emissions” and financing for poor nations but left out plans to adopt a legally binding agreement by next year.
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How is Switzerland meeting the climate challenges?
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Current situation, forecast and temperatures.
Temperatures Switzerland
Basel-6 °C
Bern-6 °C
Geneva-4 °C
Interlaken-6 °C
Luzern-6 °C
Zurich-6 °C
Last updated: 09:23
