Robert S. Eshelman

Robert S. Eshelman is an independent journalist. His articles have appeared in Abu Dhabi's the National, In These Times and on TomDispatch.com.

“It’s a massacre.” “It’s a massacre.”

An update on deforestation negotiations at COP15

Dec 15, 2009 / The Notion / Robert S. Eshelman

Poor countries push back at COP15. Poor countries push back at COP15.

Are COP15 talks lurching toward the precipice of collapse?

Dec 14, 2009 / The Notion / Robert S. Eshelman

Missing the forest for the trees. Missing the forest for the trees.

Every cloud has a silver lining -- except in Copenhagen.

Dec 14, 2009 / The Notion / Robert S. Eshelman

RECAP: The first week of COP15. RECAP: The first week of COP15.

 A look back at the first week at COP15 and a foreshadowing of what might lie ahead.

Dec 13, 2009 / The Notion / Robert S. Eshelman

Coming Soon to COP15: Protests! Coming Soon to COP15: Protests!

Beginning today, protests in the streets of Copenhagen will add another dynamic to the COP15 drama.

Dec 11, 2009 / The Notion / Robert S. Eshelman

What You Need to Know About “Climategate” What You Need to Know About “Climategate”

A round-up of articles and blogs about the hacked emails and the climate change deniers who love them.

Dec 10, 2009 / The Notion / Robert S. Eshelman

Interview with Bolivian Climate Change Ambassador Interview with Bolivian Climate Change Ambassador

The Ambassador on his delegation’s position at COP15, how negotiations are proceeding, and the importance of respect for the planet.

Dec 9, 2009 / The Notion / Robert S. Eshelman

What is the EU’s Position on a Legally-Binding Agreement? What is the EU’s Position on a Legally-Binding Agreement?

Amidst a scandal over a leaked Danish negotiating text, pressure is growing on E.

Dec 9, 2009 / The Notion / Robert S. Eshelman

Klimaforum09 Opens in Copenhagen Klimaforum09 Opens in Copenhagen

As the first day of COP15 winds to a close, alternative summit provides a place for movement building.

Dec 7, 2009 / The Notion / Robert S. Eshelman

US: Cash for Exxon? Yes. Cash for Climate Change? No. US: Cash for Exxon? Yes. Cash for Climate Change? No.

Obama Administration is poised to provide an Exxon-led consortium with a $3 billion loan while remain uncommitted to financing climate adaptation.

Dec 7, 2009 / The Notion / Robert S. Eshelman

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