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U.S. group sees worsening coastal flooding threat
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Fast-melting ice from Greenland and Antarctica will lead to a much sharper rise in sea levels than previously estimated, touching off flooding that will radically alter U.S. East Coast cities from Miami to Baltimore, according to ... Full Article
Obama wants U.S. economy-wide climate plan-Browner
(For more climate change stories click on [ID:nLL527527]) * Utility sector-only approach not sought * Six to 12 months needed to finalize global climate deal By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON, Nov 20 (Reuters) - The Obama administration wants a comprehensive ... Full Article
U.S. group sees worsening coastal flooding threat
* East Coast cities more vulnerable to rising sea levels * Fast-melting Greenland, Antarctica ice heighten concern By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Fast-melting ice from Greenland and Antarctica will lead to a much sharper rise in sea levels ... Full Article
Climate deal must have immediate effect, Obama says
BEIJING/COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama said on Tuesday next month's climate talks in Copenhagen should cut a deal with "immediate operational effect," even if its original aim of a legally binding pact is not achievable. Full Article
Climate deal must have immediate effect, Obama says
* Obama and Hu agree to "significant" action on emissions * Host Denmark welcomes Obama appeal for Copenhagen deal * Danish PM expects U.S. to pledge firm emission cuts * Sen. Boxer sees no consensus on 2020 US emission cuts (Adds U.S. Senator ... Full Article
Boxer sees no U.S. accord in time for Copenhagen
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer on Tuesday predicted that the United States will not reach a consensus on carbon emission reduction goals for 2020 in time for December's international global warming summit in Copenhagen. Full Article
US Democrats aim for climate bill by early 2010
(Recasts lead, adds quote, details and byline) By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON, Nov 16 (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Democrats will attempt to pass a climate-change bill in "early spring" of 2010, Senator John Kerry told reporters on Monday, further complicating ... Full Article
Democrats aim for climate bill by early 2010
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Democrats will attempt to pass a climate-change bill in "early spring" of 2010, Senator John Kerry told reporters on Monday, further complicating prospects for an international summit on global warming next month. Full Article
US Democrats aim to pass climate bill by early 2010
WASHINGTON, Nov 16 (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Democrats will attempt to pass a climate-change bill in "early spring" of 2010, Senator John Kerry told reporters on Monday. While that timetable is not locked in place, Kerry said Democrats will try ... Full Article
Democrats aim for climate bill by early 2010
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Democrats will attempt to pass a climate-change bill in "early spring" of 2010, Senator John Kerry told reporters on Monday, further complicating prospects for an international summit on global warming next month. Full Article
