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August 27, 2014

Report: Obama Seeking Climate Accord in Lieu of Binding Treaty 
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The new Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report comes as
President Obama is said to be seeking a non-binding climate accord in
lieu of a global treaty that would include binding cuts to greenhouse
gas emissions. The New York Times reports U.S. negotiators are crafting
a proposal that would not require congressional approval and would see
countries pledge to cut emissions on a voluntary basis.

 

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