With the UNFCCC negotiations starting in Copenhagen today, the gRound-up is featuring articles related to this historic event.

Negotiators at Climate Talks Face Deep Set of Fault Lines
Tom Zeller Jr. at the New York Times gives a great overview on why these negotiations are so contentious. The consensus that climate change is a global threat and needs to be addressed is not really at issue -  but the devil is in the details. Rich vs. poor countries, OPEC vs. green tech, small islands vs. the ocean. It’s going to be interesting!

Climate Adaptation Already Underway in the Netherlands
Even with aggressive emission cuts, the lag time built into the climate system commits the planet to a significant amount of warming. This warming will lead to sea level rise, impacting coastline communities worldwide. This article looks at how communities are already adapting to climate change impacts in the Netherlands, techniques that are sure to be copied worldwide as water levels increase. Furthermore, developing countries have demanded an adaptation fund to be financed by the developed countries to help pay for adaptation efforts in their countries. Expect this to be a major point of contention.

What do Carbon Mitigation Policies Look Like?
Assuming a plan is hatched to commit to reducing GHG emissions in Copenhagen, what policy mechanisms are available to accomplish this? The Economist looks at carbon taxes, cap and trade, and subsidies – their costs, benefits, and how politics clouds the picture.

Clean Energy Investment to Reach $200 billion in 2010
Irrespective of efforts to mitigate GHG emissions at the international level, investment in green energy is expected to top $200 billion worldwide in 2010. This investment will not be evenly spread, however. Countries that have climate policies already in place will be more attractive to energy development. Hopefully the US will not miss out! Read more at Bloomberg.

India Sets Emissions Targets
With just days to go before the climate negotiations begin in Copenhagen, India unveiled its own emission reduction targets to bring to the negotiating table. India is one of the last major players to announce a domestic target before the conference. Read more from the Guardian.