In the August 2012 issue of Rolling Stone magazine is one of the most alarming and terrifying articles on climate change that you will ever read. Titled “Global Warming’s Terrifying New Math” and written by American environmentalist and journalist Bill McKibben, the article paints a bleak picture for the future of the planet as efforts to save it are hampered by politics, greed, fudged science and laziness. What is even more alarming is that McKibben’s piece reveals some brutal facts and figures that will shock even the most well-read conservationist.

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Google seems to have its hand in virtually everything, from ocean mapping to home energy monitors. Now the search engine giant can add reducing deforestation to its lengthy resume. The company’s philanthropic arm, Google.org, recently unveiled new software that can actually track and monitor global deforestation. If the software becomes more widely implemented, it could serve as a useful tool in helping to cut carbon emissions and combat climate change.

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To get the word on the cultural scene at COP15, Inhabitat asked some juicy questions of Ian Garrett, co-founder of the Center for Sustainable Practice of the Art (CSPA). Garrett also teaches Sustainable Theater and Management Technology courses at the California Institute of the Arts, which makes him the perfect guy to get the green perspective on this massive climate-cultural gathering. Read on to hear his take on creative demonstrating, tipping points, and the paradox of flying to a conference about global warming!

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TreeHugger’s man in CopenHagen, Matthew McDermott, has to deal with more than just climate change; the place is evidently crawling with people pushing all kinds of agendas and issues, sort of a giant Causapalooza. Avaaz was at least on message; the clean room suit-clad aliens with green skin wandered all over asking anyone and everyone if they were “climate leaders” and where real climate leaders could be found. Read on for a roundup of other unusual sights to be seen at the COP15 climate conference.

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ATTENTION ALL RESIDENTS OF PLANET EARTH

The United Nations COP15 climate change conferences kicks off today in Copenhagen, and the fate of the planet hangs in the balance! The policies and agreements that are hammered out over the next two weeks by 20,000 delegates from 192 countries have the potential to create a binding global climate treaty, stem the onset of catastrophic climate change, and ensure the future growth of the green building and clean tech industries, so needless to say there’s a ton on the line. If you’re not familiar with all the things at stake be sure to check out our guide to the conference, and stay tuned to Inhabitat as we bring you the latest news from this critical world event!

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The COP15 Climate Conference kicks off next week in Copenhagen, and Inhabitat will be on the scene to bring you all the latest news from this monumental event! In addition to the official U.N. proceedings, the entire city will experience an explosion of eco art, events, and expos all focused around climate change and sustainable design. There will be tons of things to see and do, so read on for the cultural showcases and exhibitions that we’re most looking forward to!

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