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Author: ckaroun

Cop 23 is a Tragedy but not for the Reason You Might Think

On November 10, 2017November 27, 2017 By ckarounIn COP 23, Public Engagement2 Comments

The Tragedy: The opening speeches at the 23rd Conference of Parties made it clear that the world is coming together despite the shameful exit by one of the biggest players, the United States. The 23 Conference of Parties (COP) is strangely juxtaposed with heavy hitting emotional stories but also the dry formulaic diplomatic talk of …

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