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Attila Steiner, Hungarian presidency of the council of the EU, speaks during a plenary session at the COP29 U.N. Climate Summit, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
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Trump’s against climate action. But some right-wing governments are all for it

European right-wing leaders embrace climate action as economic opportunity, contrasting U.S. fossil fuel-driven skepticism under Trump.

People walk with the Baku Olympic Stadium in the background during the the UN climate summit (Peter Dejong/AP)
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UN chief tells countries to ‘soften hard lines’ amid deadlock in climate talks

“Amidst geopolitical divisions and uncertainties, the world needs countries to come together here in Baku."

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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At UN climate talks, “sewage” beer from Singapore highlights water scarcity and innovations

At COP29, Singapore’s NEWBrew beer, made with treated wastewater, showcases innovation in water conservation amid global scarcity.

People walk at the entrance of the venue of the United Nations climate change conference COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan November 18, 2024. REUTERS/Murad Sezer
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Climate funding divisions laid bare as COP29 deadline looms

The goal of COP29 is to agree how much money richer countries should provide poorer developing ones to help fight climate change.

An Ideal Heating heat pump is seen in front of a cottage in Newbiggin-on-Lune, Britain, February 18, 2024. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett/ File Photo
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Britain announces plan to boost heat pump uptake

Most of Britain’s homes are heated by gas — but the government wants to change that.

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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...

COP30 in Brazil will be the third consecutive year the UN's top climate talks have been held in a country that plans to expand domestic production of fossil fuels (AFP)
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Brazil will not ‘shy away’ from fossil fuels as COP30 host: envoy

Brazil, host of COP30, won’t shy away from leading global talks on fossil fuel phaseout, despite being a major oil producer.

A view shows a venue of the COP29 United Nations climate change conference, in Baku, Azerbaijan November 20, 2024. REUTERS/Aziz Karimov
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At COP29, more than 50 countries sign UN sustainable tourism declaration

Over 50 nations pledge at COP29 to align tourism with climate goals, addressing its 8.8 per cent emissions impact through reforms.

FILE PHOTO: A drone view shows the aftermath of floods and landslides in the village of Donja Jablanica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, October 6, 2024.REUTERS/Marko Djurica/File Photo
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Bosnia needs to invest $6.8 billion to tackle climate change impact, World Bank says

Bosnia needs $6.8B in climate adaptation by 2030 to combat floods, air pollution, and ensure economic stability, says World Bank.

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