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And then it was over. The Copenhagen summit lasted longer than expected, half a day longer in fact. But it's debateable whether those extra few hours helped delivery something meaningful. World lea...ders have hailed the Copenhagen Accord as the first time all nations have united and agreed to tackle climate change. Others have been less positive, arguing the three page Copenhagen Accord contains nothing substantive.In this week's show Mike gives a quick run through of the Accord - it doesn't take long - and we examine the spin and blame game that's now being played out. Commentators and experts have been rushing to offer their opinions on the deal, but perhaps the most interesting views come from you - the One Planet listeners. Mike catches up with a few of you to find out your thoughts.Also in this week's show we consider why environmental action plans often have unintended consequences, and ask whether we should seek technological solutions rather than diplomatic ones.
And then it was over. The Copenhagen summit lasted longer than expected, half a day longer in fact. But it's debateable whether those extra few hours helped delivery something meaningful. World lea...ders have hailed the Copenhagen Accord as the first time all nations have united and agreed to tackle climate change. Others have been less positive, arguing the three page Copenhagen Accord contains nothing substantive.In this week's show Mike gives a quick run through of the Accord - it doesn't take long - and we examine the spin and blame game that's now being played out. Commentators and experts have been rushing to offer their opinions on the deal, but perhaps the most interesting views come from you - the One Planet listeners. Mike catches up with a few of you to find out your thoughts.Also in this week's show we consider why environmental action plans often have unintended consequences, and ask whether we should seek technological solutions rather than diplomatic ones.
| Series: | Clinate connect |
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| First transmission date: | 2009-12-24 |
| Original broadcast channel: | BBC World Service |
| Published: | 2009 |
| Rights Statement: | Rights owned or controlled by The Open University |
| Restrictions on use: | This material can be used in accordance with The Open University conditions of use. A link to the conditions can be found at the bottom of all OU Digital Archive web pages. |
| Duration: | 00:28:00 |
| Note: | BBC World Service version |
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| Presenter: | Mike Williams |
| Contributors: | Mike Williams; Matt McGrath |
| Publisher: | BBC Open University |
| Production number: | AUDA765B |
| Available to public: | no |
