Countdown to UN Climate Change Summit in Copenhagen

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The UN Climate Change Summit is 26 days away. Greenpeace has an online petition for everyone to sign. You can sign the petition at http://www.greenpeace.org/international/campaigns/climate-change/take_action/leaders-go-to-copenhagen-climate-summit?0

The world needs to change from its addiction to coal and other fossil fuels, preserve forests and agree sustainable targets on reducing carbon emissions. Sign the petition and help persuade world leaders to make real progress, before its too late.
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