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Stanford Takes on COP15

by Philippe de Koning

Students participate and meet with prominent scientists and policymakers at the world’s most important climate conference.

Crazy COP

by Philippe de Koning

The past few days in Copenhagen have been chaotic beyond imagination. As can probably be seen in the news right now, riots around the conference have started to get violent, and I just saw a menacing bicycle rider tackled by seven police officers as he tried to approach the Bella Center a tad too fast. [...]

Stanford Professor Harassed at COP15

by Philippe de Koning

Professor Stephen Schneider, leader of the Stanford delegation to COP 15 and co-winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007 with the IPCC, was yesterday verbally assaulted by an Irish documentary filmmaker at the UN event in Copenhagen. During a 30-minute press conference meant to roll out Schneider’s new book, “Science as a Contact Sport: [...]

The Impact of “Climategate”

by Philippe de Koning

One of the most prominent media frenzies surrounding the COP 15 is the so-called “Climategate” scandal. Here is a brief assessment of its impact on Copenhagen. Has the incident affected the mood of the COP? Those in Copenhagen for this conference are nearly all here with an agenda and set views on climate change. To [...]

Copenhagen!

by Philippe de Koning

Hello from Copenhagen! My name’s Philippe and I have the fortune of being part of the 50+ Stanford delegation at the COP 15 in Copenhagen. I am primarily here to conduct an independent research project regarding the impact of climate change on international security, but I’m also eager to share some the exciting things that [...]