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Slowing Global Warming, Just Hot Air without China and India?
Developing countries were given a pass in the Kyoto Protocol. What about future agreements? What are China and India doing to cut the pollution problems that are booming along with their economies? O n Reporter's Notebook, whoever heard of a selfless NBA superstar? Sara Terry guest hosts.
By Sara Terry • • 1h 0m ListenDeveloping countries were given a pass in the Kyoto Protocol.What about future agreements? What are China and India doing to cut the pollution problems that are booming along with their economies?How should the West should engage them in reducing carbon emissions? On Reporter's Notebook, whoever heard of a selfless NBA superstar? If you haven't already heard of LeBron James, get ready to be hearing a lot more about the team player who looks ready to inherit the mantle of Michael Jordan. Sara Terry guest hosts.
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At tonight's opening game of the NBA finals , all eyes will be on the Cavalier's Lebron James , although he won't be the one seeking the spotlight. The 22-year old is credited as being the player responsible for getting the Cavaliers into the finals for the first time in their 37-year history. But he's done it his way, as a…
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