On the streets of Copenhagen, we asked 20 people from around the world one simple question and got very different answers... "How Would You Address Climate Change?"
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Camp Countdown is a symbolic refugee camp that seeks to brings global attention to those affected by climate change. The Climate Refugee Camp started with a Flash Mob march through the streets of Copenhagen and culminated with speeches and a photo exhibition featuring the voices and faces of those affected by climate change.
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The Re-Acciona exhibit in Copenhagen invites citizens from around the world to record their message about climate change... and then projects that message for the world to see. The Acciona company uses social media to spread the word about the importance of the COP15 Conference and climate change solutions.
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On December 12th, a group of 100000 people marched through the streets of Copenhagen to speak out for climate justice. While many understood the complexities of climate change, and that the COP15 delegates would have to deal with these difficulties, everyone felt compelled to have their voices heard.
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The Ice Bear Project was created by British sculptor Mark Coreth to give artistic form to the climate change affecting the polar ice caps. The life-sized Ice Bear is located in a public square in Copenhagen during the COP15 Climate Change Conference. Passersby from all over the world are encouraged to touch the sculpture... to feel the arctic ice and to contribute to the symbolic melting of the ice bear, which reveals the bronze skeleton hiding underneath.
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As we prep a series of videos full of differing opinions on climate change, here is a quick look at some of the content we captured on Day One of COP15 in Copenhagen.
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Cyprus has been divided in two since 1974 between the Greek-speaking and Turkish-speaking cultures. In July 2009, 20 Cypriot teenagers from both sides of the divide came to the US as part of the Cyprus Friendship Program. Through CFP they learned conflict resolution, teamwork and that they have much more in common than they realized.
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President Obama speaks to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) about new energy 'green' technology and the spirit of innovation. The speech took place on October 23, 2009.
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The White House Diwali Celebration 2009
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The Solar Decathlon is bolder, brighter, and more efficient than ever! 20 university teams from around the world have designed and built their ultimate solar home on the National Mall in Washington, DC. We're taking a look at a team from each participating country. This video is about Team Spain, whose house has a roof and walls that MOVE in accordance to the direction of the sun. Hundreds of students visited the house and were fascinated to learn about the new, innovative technology. At the ...
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