Sombre delegates gather for Earth Summit

Ten years ago, Earth Summit delegates celebrated in the streets of Rio de Janeiro.

Ten years ago, Earth Summit delegates celebrated in the streets of Rio de Janeiro.

But as leaders of more than 100 nations prepare to gather again – more sombrely this time, in Johannesburg – delegates say little, if any, headway has been made to prevent global warming, species extinction and other environmental problems.

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