Thousands of delegates are gathering in Montreal as the United Nations’ (UN) COP 15 Summit starts on Wednesday. With the UN reporting that the earth is experiencing its largest loss of life since the dinosaurs, the event to examine ways to preserve biodiversity and protect global ecosystems couldn’t come at a more crucial time. As Amanda Jelowicki reports, what the delegates will agree to is still being negotiated.
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