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Based in London, E3G has offices in Berlin, Brussels and Washington DC. It describes itself as “an independent climate change think tank with a global outlook. We work on the frontier of the climate landscape tackling the barriers and advancing the solutions to a safe climate. Our goal is to translate climate politics, economics and policies into action”.

FILE - Wind turbines spin at the Klettwitz Nord solar energy park near Klettwitz, Germany, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File)
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Europe posts record year for clean energy use as Trump pulls US toward fossil fuels

A record 47% of the European Union’s electricity now comes from solar and other renewables, a report Thursday said, in yet another sign...

FILE - People arrive for the day at the COP29 U.N. Climate Summit, Nov. 19, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel, File)
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Can UN summits save the planet? A faltering year of talks brings up questions about the process

Global environmental talks are faltering, with recent UN negotiations failing to address climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss.

Leaders and delegates arrive for a family photo during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29).
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COP29: Failure haunts UN environment conferences

Negotiators at COP29 in Baku struggle for a deal, continuing a history of failed or contentious climate summits.

Activists participate in a demonstration for climate justice at the COP29 U.N. Climate Summit, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
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At COP29, a draft of the deal gives little clarity on climate cash for developing nations

COP29 draft text on climate finance lacks clarity on wealthy nations' contributions, leaving critical issues unresolved amid mounting pressure.

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G20 Leaders Summit 2024: Advancing the climate finance agenda

20 November 2024 • The G20 Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro proved multilateralism still prevails despite ongoing geopolitical rifts. • G20 leaders reaffirmed...

Yalchin Rafiyev, Azerbaijan's COP29 lead negotiator, speaks during an interview with The Associated Press at the COP29 U.N. Climate Summit, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)
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Money to respond to climate change is key to UN talks in Baku. Nations are finding ways to raise it

Rich nations at COP29 face pressure to boost climate finance, balancing loans, grants, and leverage amid fears of debt for poorer nations.

Several people walk through thigh-high floodwaters in extreme weather after Hurricane Dorian in Freeport, Grand Bahama.
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UN climate talks to focus on money to help poor nations cut carbon pollution

Curbing climate change's impact will cost trillions, but poor nations lack the funds, sparking debate at UN talks.

A pumpjack operates in the foreground as wind turbines at the Buckeye Wind Energy wind farm rise in the distance, Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, near Hays, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Trump 2.0 will alter global climate fighting efforts. Will others step up?

A second Trump term could further isolate the U.S. from global climate action, risking setbacks as world powers adapt to fill the void.

Despite a historic pledge made at the COP28 climate summit, countries are still planning to expand fossil fuel production (AFP)
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‘Waiting in vain’: year on from pledge, world clings to fossil fuels

One year after COP28's fossil fuel pledge, nations push oil and gas expansions, drawing criticism ahead of COP29 climate talks.

The Onagawa nuclear plant photographed in April 2011 before the new anti-tsunami wall was built (AFP)
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Japan nuclear reactor near Fukushima to restart

A Japanese nuclear reactor with an upgraded anti-tsunami wall was set to restart Tuesday in a region near the crippled Fukushima plant, according...

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