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COP29: What are the key issues at the UN climate summit in Baku?
COP29 in Baku aims to set new climate finance goals, address fossil fuel cuts, and define carbon market rules amid global tensions.
2024 will be world’s hottest on record, EU scientists say
2024 is set to become the hottest year on record, intensifying calls for stronger climate action at COP29 in Azerbaijan.
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon drops by nearly 31% compared to previous year
Forest loss in Brazil’s Amazon dropped by 30.6 per cent compared to the previous year, officials said Wednesday.
Green by Iceland at COP29: Iceland Offers Blueprint for Renewable Energy Success and Collaborative Climate Solutions
REYKJAVÍK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Iceland’s business delegation is heading to COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, to share its proven expertise in 100% renewable energy in electricity and...
Trump’s climate denial and green rollbacks poised to fuel warming
Trump’s victory returns a climate denier to the White House, threatening green policies and global warming efforts.
Deadlock over climate finance is undermining Paris agreement, Singapore minister says
Efforts to persuade more countries to contribute to a new global climate financing initiative risks undermining the Paris agreement.
China wants talks on trade measures at COP29 climate summit, document shows
China has called for talks on carbon border taxes and other restrictive trade measures at next week's COP29 climate summit.
Greenland seeks to capitalise on ‘last-chance tourism’
Greenland aims to boost tourism amid global warming challenges.
The other greenhouse gases warming the planet
Methane, nitrous oxide, and fluorinated gases drive warming; swift methane cuts could cool. Policies aim to reduce emissions.
Nations gather for crunch COP29 climate talks in shadow of US vote
With high stakes at COP29, leaders face climate funding challenges amid political tensions, critical U.S. elections, and urgent goals.
