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Slight progress in global biodiversity protection efforts but some species decline, new reports find
Global biodiversity efforts show slight progress, but many species still face decline; accelerated action is crucial by 2030.
Greenhouse gas concentrations surged to new record last year, UN experts warn
Levels of greenhouse gases surged to a record level in 2023, locking in future temperature rises for years to come.
Getting carbon capture right will be hard — but that doesn’t make it optional
Building a global CO2 disposal industry by 2050 is challenging, but it's essential for meeting climate goals and curbing fossil fuel impacts.
How efficient metrics and expansive incentives can scale corporate contributions to nature
Simple metrics aligned with broad incentives and market signals can help scale finance for nature effectively.
Report details fossil fuel threat to ‘Amazon of the seas’
Since July 2020, satellites have spotted 793 oil slicks in the 'Coral Triangle' — one of the ocean's most biodiverse areas, and which...
Inclusive approach to climate-change adaptation is needed in Canada
Inclusive climate-change adaptation needs clear policies, diverse knowledge, and systemic change for equitable climate resilience.
Government advisers call for 81% cut in UK emissions by 2035
The British government is preparing to unveil plans for cutting emissions by 2035 under the global Paris Agreement.
UN biodiversity summit making ‘very good progress’: officials
UN COP16 talks in Colombia make "very good progress" toward reversing species loss by 2030, despite funding challenges.
G20 affirms commitment to transition from fossil fuels
G20 leaders reaffirmed their pledge to phase out fossil fuels and accelerate climate action for net zero by 2050 after talks.
Turkmenistan’s ‘Gateway to Hell’ lit gas pit faces closure
Turkmenistan to capture gas from "Gateway to Hell" crater, risking closure to curb emissions ahead of COP29 climate summit.
