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Paris agreement climate goals ‘in great peril’, warns UN
UN warns Paris climate goals are 'in peril' as 2024 on track for record heat, signaling a new reality of climate extremes."
China passes energy law to ‘promote carbon neutrality’
China is the world's biggest emitter of greenhouse gases — but it is also a global leader in clean energy.
Private jet carbon emissions soar 46%: study
Private jet emissions rose 46 per cent from 2019-2023, now at 15.6M tonnes CO2 in 2023; study urges regulation for ultra-luxury travel.
Snow seen on Mount Fuji after record time without
Mount Fuji has finally received its first snow of the season, which usually appears around early October.
Europe auto struggles lead to cuts at Michelin, Germany’s Schaeffler
Michelin and Schaeffler's job cuts reflect challenges in the European auto industry amid rising energy costs and market shifts.
Greenland seeks to capitalise on ‘last-chance tourism’
Greenland aims to boost tourism amid global warming challenges.
UN rapporteur urges climate activist’s release ahead of COP29
The UN rapporteur called on Azerbaijan to release activist Anar Mammadli, detained pre-COP29 in alleged retaliation for climate advocacy.
Papua New Guinea to boycott ‘waste of time’ COP29
Papua New Guinea will skip COP29, calling it a "waste of time" with "empty promises" from big polluters, says Foreign Minister Tkatchenko.
Taiwan warns Typhoon Kong-rey ‘rapidly’ intensifying
Taiwan faces frequent tropical storms from July to October, but climate change is intensifying them, warns scientists.
