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24/12/2009

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Mike examines spin and blame in the aftermath of Copenhagen, and hears your views on it.

And then it was over. The Copenhagen summit lasted longer than expected, half a day longer in fact. But it's debateable whether those extra few hours helped delivery something meaningful. World leaders have hailed the Copenhagen Accord as the first time all nations have united and agreed to tackle climate change. Others have been less positive, arguing the three page Copenhagen Accord contains nothing substantive.

In this week's show Mike gives a quick run through of the Accord - it doesn't take long - and we examine the spin and blame game that's now being played out. Commentators and experts have been rushing to offer their opinions on the deal, but perhaps the most interesting views come from you - the One Planet listeners. Mike catches up with a few of you to find out your thoughts.

Also in this week's show we consider why environmental action plans often have unintended consequences, and ask whether we should seek technological solutions rather than diplomatic ones.     

All good things must come to an end - well, temporarily at least - and this week's show is the last One Planet before the team take a short break to regroup and prepare for the next series. During the coming weeks a series of documentaries will be in our usual place, but we'll be back the end of January so don't stray too far away. 

You can keep up to date with Mike and the goings on at One Planet HQ by joining the conversation at our Facebook page, the link's below. A very happy new year to you all.

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