Rio+20 ends with weak text, emboldened observers

Copenhagen : Denmark | Jun 22, 2012 at 3:49 PM PDT

Source: International Business Times

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Global leaders ended a U.N. development summit on Friday with what was widely considered a lacklustre agreement, leaving many attendees convinced that individuals and companies, rather than governments, must lead efforts to improve the environment. Nearly 100 heads of state and government gathered... FULL ARTICLE AT International Business Times

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