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By Nick Perry, Laurent Thomet and Shaun Tandon The world approved a bitterly negotiated climate deal Sunday but poorer nations most at the mercy of worsening disasters dismissed a US$300 billion a year pledge from wealthy historic polluters as insultingly low. The closing plenary of COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan, on November 24, 2024. Photo: COP29 […]
The contentious deal reached at the UN climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, commits developed nations to paying at least $300 billion a year by 2035 to help developing countries reduce their greenhouse gas emissons and prepare for disasters related to global warming. Source link
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“Failure is not an option.” These were the foreboding words shared by UN Secretary-General António Guterres in Baku, Azerbaijan, to set the stage for COP29, the UN’s annual climate conference. (Whether Guterres knew he was quoting Arnold Schwarzenegger is anyone’s guess.) The climate summit’s last day is today, and for many people, it couldn’t come […]
Nudging almost 200 nations toward an agreement as fraught talks enter the final stretch. Source link
Away from Cop29 my colleagues at the Guardian have pulled together a striking article outlining the real world consequences of the escalating climate crisis. Outlining the extent of rising temperatures and more extreme rainfall it is essential reading – and a stark reminder of why rapid action is needed to rapidly reduce emissions. Share Patrick […]
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The declaration highlighted the human suffering in Ukraine and the damage to global food and energy supplies but did not mention Russia and did not condemn the full-scale invasion that began in February 2022. “We welcome all relevant and constructive initiatives that support a comprehensive, just and durable peace,” it said. While Russian President Vladimir […]
Video: Tension between Ukraine and Russia steals focus at G20 summit Tension between Ukraine and Russia steals focus at G20 summit We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Dismiss Skip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footer Rising tension around Russia’s war in Ukraine has stolen […]