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Crunch time for Saudi-hosted drought, desertification talks
Global land restoration talks in Saudi Arabia highlight funding challenges in combating worldwide desertification crisis.
More than 50% chance of La Nina in coming months, WMO says
WMO warns weak, short La Niña may form, offering little relief from record heat amid rising greenhouse gas levels.
Papua New Guinea PM vows to return to UN climate talks
Papua New Guinea's prime minister promised to return to UN climate summits after boycotting this year's talks.
Earth’s lands are drying out. Nations are trying to address it in talks this week
The U.N. estimates that between 2007 and 2017, droughts cost $125 billion worldwide.
2024 ‘certain’ to be hottest year on record: EU monitor
Scientists say the period being lived through right now is likely the warmest the Earth has been for the last 125,000 years.
Closely-watched international climate case in the Hague wraps up its first week of testimony
International climate case at UN court debates obligations to combat climate change, aid vulnerable nations, and cut emissions.
Climate-vulnerable countries push for credit rating overhaul
Ratings given by the "Big Three" agencies consider the risks and potential for economic harm from climate change.
Stick to current climate change laws, US tells top UN court
US urges ICJ to uphold UN climate accords, sparking backlash from activists over its stance on historical responsibility.
Pope Francis receives electric popemobile from Mercedes
Mercedes-Benz delivered an electric popemobile to the Vatican on Wednesday for use by the pontiff, who has repeatedly called for global action on...
Analysis: Why the $300B climate-finance goal is even less ambitious than it seems
COP29 faces criticism for relying on minimal new efforts, counting inflation-eroded funds, and including developing-country contributions.
