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Irish climate minister says COP29 deal ‘far from perfect but can be built on’
Ireland's Eamon Ryan, the former Green Party leader, called the deal a hopeful step toward financial fairness for nations most in need.
Thyssenkrupp: expert opinion gives positive view for steel business
Thyssenkrupp's steel division secures financing for two years, with expert backing its ability to continue.
Countries urged to be ambitious in final push for UN plastic pollution treaty
UN talks in Busan, South Korea, aim for a bold global treaty on plastic pollution, but some nations push for weaker production curbs.
Breakthrough in Baku delivers $1.3tn “Baku Finance Goal”
24 November 2024 • The Baku Finance Goal sets new global target to channel $1.3tn of climate finance to developing countries by 2035...
COP29 Finance Deal a Downpayment for a Safer, More Equitable Future
November 23 2024 BAKU (November 24, 2024) -- The COP29 climate negotiations in Baku concluded with delegates agreeing to a new climate finance goal...
Here’s what to know about the new funding deal that countries agreed to at UN climate talks
At COP29, rich countries agreed on a climate deal of $300 billion annually by 2035 — here's how they got there.
COP29 agrees on deal to kick-start global carbon credit trading
Countries agreed on a deal at the COP29 climate conference on Saturday on rules for a global market to buy and sell carbon...
COP29 climate summit in overtime, what are countries saying?
"The eyes of the world are rather focused on us." — Azerbaijan's COP29 President Mukhtar Babayev
Companies are still committing to net-zero emissions, even if it’s a bumpy road — here’s what the data show
The path to net-zero is challenging, but growing global corporate commitments and regional action show progress is advancing.
Trump expected to pick Brooke Rollins to be agriculture secretary: WSJ report
Wall Street Journal report: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is expected to pick Brooke Rollins to be his agriculture secretary.
