Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Rio+20: Agreement reached, say diplomats

BBC: Negotiators have agreed a text to be approved by world leaders meeting this week in Rio in a summit intended to put society on a more sustainable path. Environment groups and charities working on poverty issues believe the agreement is far too weak. The Rio+20 gathering comes 20 years after the Earth Summit, also held in the Brazilian city. The text has yet to be signed off by heads of government and ministers, but it seems that no changes will be made. "We have reached the best possible...

URL: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-18507602
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