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People arrive for the COP29 U.N. Climate Summit, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
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At UN climate talks, nations big and small get chance to bear witness to climate change

World leaders at COP29 call for climate finance, with wealthier nations urged to aid poorer countries in climate resilience.

FILE PHOTO: A drone view shows forest fire devastation amid smoke in the Amazon, in Labrea, Amazonas state, Brazil September 6, 2024. REUTERS/Bruno Kelly/File Photo
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Global CO2 emissions to hit record high in 2024, report says

Global CO2 emissions will hit a record 41.6 billion tons in 2024, worsening climate impacts despite renewable energy progress.

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Condor Announces 2024 Third Quarter Results

CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Condor Energies Inc. (“Condor” or the “Company”) (TSX:CDR), a Canadian based, internationally focused energy transition...

US officials vow to be 'effective' participants at COP29 despite the election climate-sceptic Donald Trump (AFP)
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Lame-duck US climate team vows to be ‘effective’ at COP29

US officials keep a busy schedule at COP29, assuring global leaders of continued climate action despite Trump's return threat.

New UN rules would give local communities more power to object to carbon credit projects (AFP)
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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.

Bhutan relies heavily on hydropower for energy generation (AFP)
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‘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.

The world remains off track to meet a global goal of capping warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, the threshold scientists say must be respected to avert disastrous climate impacts (AFP)
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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.

A wind farm at Voe in Shetland (Andrew Milligan/PA)
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What must the UK do to reach the new goal of 81% emissions cut by 2035?

Prime Minister Starmer aims for an 81 per cent reduction in UK emissions by 2035, aligning with the Paris Agreement’s climate goals.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at a financial roundtable meeting, engaging with other participants.
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UK says £58bn climate finance tool to launch on London Stock Exchange

A $75B scheme to fund clean energy projects in poorer countries will launch on the London Stock Exchange.

Climate activists project a message onto the Embassy of Azerbaijan ahead of COP29 climate talks, in London, Britain, November 7, 2024. REUTERS/Chris J. Ratcliffe/File Photo
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At COP29, development lenders set $120 billion climate finance goal for poorer countries

Global banks pledge $120B yearly climate aid by 2030, targeting low-income nations, boosting private sector investment.

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