U.N. Summit on Climate Change

(Video) Neil MacFarquhar of the New York Times summarizes Tuesday's United Nations session on climate change. Full Story »

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Derek Hawkins
3.7
by Derek Hawkins - Sep. 23, 2009

In terms of explaining the circumstances and expectations at the UN climate change summit, this is clear, concise and fair. Quotes are well placed, and MacFarquhar gives a straightforward narrative.

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Kaizar Campwala
3.7
by Kaizar Campwala - Sep. 23, 2009

Solid report on the what world leaders have said about climate change at the UN. With editorializing too much, MacFarquhar contextualizes their comments, and looks ahead at what to come, especially from Washington.

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Fabrice Florin
3.8
by Fabrice Florin - Sep. 23, 2009

Informative report about the United Nations session on climate change. This short video features two clips from President Obama's address, as well as photos from the event and commentary by NYT United Nations bureau chief Neil MacFarquhar. The story is factual, fair and provides helpful context about this news event. No independent sources are cited, other than a short clip from the Chinese leader.

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