968 Detained at Climate Rally Urging Bold Pacthttp://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i9TuMrvrknh-ZXwqmZ2N-48kff3wD9CI3QDO0
"... the EU directed criticism at the U.S., insisting it could make greater commitments to push the talks forward without stretching the legislation pending in Congress."
Hundreds Detained in Copenhagen Protests
http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/12/12/copenhagen.protests/
"...Around 900 people were detained in the throng, which was demanding "climate justice" to the countries expected to end negotiations Friday on an ambitious new climate deal."
EU Pledges Billions to Climate Change Fight
"...European Union leaders have agreed to pledge 7.2 billion euros ($10.6 billion) to help developing countries deal with the effects of climate change..."
"...Climate change won't end in three years, carbon emissions from poorer countries won't end in three years, and neither should the cash," Ben Stewart, a campaigner with Greenpeace said."
He goes on to admit:
"It's in our own self-interest to help poorer countries slash their emissions"
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