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Doha climate talks

December 2, 2012

This year’s UN Climate Change Conference is under way in Doha, Qatar. Experts warn that time is running out, but they don't expect much in the way of results. DW takes a look at the main issues.

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A view of the opening ceremony of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Doha November 26, 2012. REUTERS/Mohammed Dabbous (QATAR - Tags: ENVIRONMENT POLITICS)
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This year’s UN Climate Change Conference is under way in Doha, Qatar. Experts warn that time is running out, but they don't expect much in the way of results as governments continued to hesitate tackling the issue. The conference was scheduled to run through December 7, but the talks have gone beyond the deadline.

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