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UN Seeks to Phase out "Inefficient" Lighting
November 19, 2014
The UN Environment Programme's recent Global Efficient Lighting Forum called on countries around the world to implement a "global rapid transition" to energy-efficient lighting in order to prevent global warming.
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Facing Economic Malaise, G20 Seeks Climate Change Action
November 19, 2014
Despite pressure from Australia to focus on bolstering global economic growth at a recent summit, the Group of 20 ("G20"), a forum for the countries with the 20 largest economies in the world, issued a declaration calling for governments to take "strong and effective action" on global warming.
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WEF Announces New Platform for Global Financial Cooperation
November 19, 2014
The World Economic Forum ("WEF") has announced a new initiative on global financial issues that will provide a platform for international organizations, governments, and others to promote greater international cooperation on and global governance of the world's financial system.
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HRW Criticizes Limited U.S. Shift on UN Torture Treaty
November 19, 2014
Human Rights Watch ("HRW") has criticized the Obama Administration, which has expanded its interpretation of the UN Convention Against Torture, for not fully adopting the UN Committee Against Torture's position that the treaty applies in any area of the world where the U.S. has "effective control."
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OSCE Expresses Concern over Money in U.S. Politics
November 12, 2014
Following its observation mission during the U.S. midterm elections on invitation from the U.S. Government, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe ("OSCE") Parliamentary Assembly has expressed concern over the amount of money spent in campaigns, as well as voter identification requirements.
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