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This week begins the annual United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Representatives from around the world will convene in Copenhagen for two weeks to deliberate ways to curb worldwide greenhouse emissions.

You will find a list of the negotiating positions of countries crucial to the process here.

The stakes are high and so is the jargon. Sorting through the bevy of news reports can be difficult if you are unfamiliar with some basic terms.

Below is a list of some important terms you’re likely to hear over the next two weeks. 

E-waste, or electronic waste, is a growing social issue around the world. Many components in electronic devices pose hazardous disposal problems. Devices that contain toxic elements such as lead, mercury and nickel can contaminate soil and drinking water. It is not uncommon for developed nations to transfer their discarded computers, cell phones and other electronic [...]