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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."

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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.

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.

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.

FILE PHOTO: The Isla Bella, the first container ship to be powered by liquid natural gas, is pictured before her launch during a nighttime ceremony at General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San Diego, California April 18, 2015. REUTERS/Earnie Grafton/File Photo
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Container shippers hedging green transition with dual-fuel vessel orders

Decarbonizing shipping is crucial to global efforts to fight climate change because the sector accounts for about 3% of global greenhouse gases.

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.

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COP29 president faces pressure over LSE climate academic detained in Azerbaijan

COP29 faces scrutiny as academics urge Azerbaijan to release detained climate professor Gubad Ibadoghlu amid health concerns.

Visitors look at a video about battery-powered ships in the showroom at the headquarters of Chinese EV battery maker CATL in Ningde, Fujian province.
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As Trump returns, China seizes chance for climate mantle

With Trump expected to take the U.S. out of climate diplomacy, China positions itself as a global climate leader at COP29.

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