Climate talks loom as Copenhagen summit nears
World leaders prepare for the December 7 to 18 conference in Copenhagen amid cautious expectations. U S delay and congressional politics weigh on possible agreements to cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 17 percent from 2005 levels over the next decade. Delegates expect to set political elements now and finalize technical details later.
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Icebergs drifting toward New Zealand raise shipping risks
A flotilla of icebergs calved from Antarctic shelves drifts toward southern New Zealand. One iceberg about 30 yards tall was 160 miles southeast of Stewart Island. Officials warn ships to stay alert as icebergs may pose hazards in the south Pacific. most are expected to miss New Zealand but some could break up and drift closer.
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Snowpack in Oregon Diminishes Since 1932 Study Says
Oregon State University researchers report that warming temperatures have halved the Cascade snowpack over 77 years, with the change most evident in spring. Since 1958 monthly averages in January March and April are up nearly 4 degrees while precipitation shows no significant trend.
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