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(Newser) - Several of the world's richest nations have forgotten about a $1.2 billion pledge to help developed countries cope with climate change, the Guardian reports. The group has doled out less than $185 million so far to help them plan for global warming, defend against floods, and boost conservation. "...

(Newser) - Icelandic rock gods Sigur Ros look stunning in their gorgeous new documentary Heima, which followed the band on last year’s whirlwind homecoming tour. The wilderness provides the perfect backdrop to their experimental post-rock and "homespun laissez-faire philosophy,” says LAist’s glowing Joshua Pressman, and "their national-hero...

(Newser) - Before you pack your bags, check out Foreign Policy's list of the five most overhyped tourist locales:

1. Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt: Famous beach and diving locale actually tacky and overcrowded.
2. Ibiza, Spain: Hippy haven and hedonistic paradise turned into dirty and pricey hole.