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Explainer: Why are countries fighting over climate finance at COP29?
COP29 aims to secure trillions for global climate projects, focusing on funding from wealthy nations and private sectors as past pledges expire.
Climate cash should also go to nuclear, says UN atomic chief
IAEA chief Grossi urges climate funds for nuclear energy, emphasizing its potential to aid global decarbonization responsibly.
UN carbon market inches closer after COP29 agreement
The UN-backed carbon market moves closer, with COP29 nations setting new standards to ensure transparency and project credibility.
‘Carbon-neutral’ countries demand credit at COP29
Small nations like Bhutan and Panama, which absorb more carbon than they emit, demand recognition at COP29 for their sacrifices.
Nations to submit boosted climate plans at COP29: what’s at stake?
With COP29 underway, major emitters face pressure to enhance climate goals for the 1.5°C target, but most remain uncommitted.
COP29: UK’s Starmer sets out new 2035 climate goal
The UK's Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Britain would cut greenhouse gas emissions by 81% by 2035.
For nearly a decade, climate talks have been hashing out so-called Article 6. But what is it?
At COP29, leaders finalize Article 6 for carbon trading, stirring debate over its impact on emissions and human rights.
Starmer ‘very clear’ on climate change but avoids responding to Trump doubts
The UK will on Tuesday set out a new target to reduce fossil fuel emissions but will not make any new financial commitments...
Nations approve new UN rules on carbon markets at COP29
COP29 approved UN standards for carbon markets, a pivotal step toward enabling countries to trade credits to meet climate goals.
What Trump can do to reverse US climate policy — and what he probably can’t change
Despite Trump's criticism of wind and solar power, investments in renewable energy will likely increase because of market dynamics.
