Archive for December 21st, 2009

21
Dec
09

The pressing questions from Copenhagen

The blame game is getting more pointed and passionate by the hour. Krupa’s already posted about China’s role in reaching the accord. I’d add these questions into our discussion.

– Do you think the world’s leaders took the threat to the world’s economy more seriously than the threat to our planet? Some of you argue they were more decisive and spent committed money at the G20 in London. And do you mind if that is the case?

– Did President Obama behave in a disrespectful way? He told the White House press corps a deal had been agreed before many countries knew about it. And he was on Air Force One before they had a chance to respond. If George Bush had done that, how would you have reacted? Continue reading ‘The pressing questions from Copenhagen’

21
Dec
09

Did China hijack Copenhagen?

Whilst talks on who’s to blame for climate change might be over for now, talks on who’s to blame for Copenhagen failing are just beginning.

“China is at the heart of Copenhagen’s failure,” says the editorial in Le Monde Continue reading ‘Did China hijack Copenhagen?’

21
Dec
09

Should you get pregnant in the army?

“I have female soldiers in absolutely critical specialties and becoming pregnant takes them out of the fight…And so that’s my message to the females – think before you do something, because I need you.” Continue reading ‘Should you get pregnant in the army?’

21
Dec
09

What does the Grand Ayatollah’s death mean for Iran’s opposition?

Thousands of Iranians are gathering in the holy city of Qom to mourn the death of Grand Ayatollah Hossein Ali Montazeri .

Many of you have been getting in touch with the BBC to share your feelings on his death. This is from Mani in Esfahan, Iran. Continue reading ‘What does the Grand Ayatollah’s death mean for Iran’s opposition?’