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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.

A view of the COP29 Opening Ceremony in Baku, Azerbaijan, featuring large, brightly lit screens in a dark room.
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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.

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Beam Global Launches the BeamPatrol™ Transportable Off-grid Law Enforcement Electric Motorcycle and Charging Bundle

Solution provides safety and law enforcement personnel access to stealth electric motorcycles, motorcycle charging and off-grid emergency powerSAN DIEGO, Nov. 12, 2024 (GLOBE...

FILE PHOTO: A flare burns off excess gas from a gas plant in the Permian Basin in Loving County, Texas, U.S., November 21, 2019. REUTERS/Angus Mordant/File Photo
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Explainer: How methane emissions threaten climate goals

Rising methane emissions threaten climate goals; scientists call for urgent cuts to reduce this potent greenhouse gas's impact.

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