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The Cop29 UN Climate Summit was being held in Baku, Azerbaijan (Peter Dejong/AP)
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Lack of focus on nature and farming solutions at COP29, say campaigners

Campaigners at COP29 urge nations to prioritize nature-based solutions, like forests and soil, in climate finance and action plans.

A man stands next to the logo of the COP29 United Nations climate change conference, in Baku, Azerbaijan November 20, 2024. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/File Photo
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Climate finance talks face ‘hardest’ stage as COP29 nears end-game

COP29 finance talks heat up as negotiators tackle funding for climate adaptation, clean energy, and emission cuts amid a Friday deadline.

A view shows the ExxonMobil oil refinery in Port-Jerome-sur-Seine, France.
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Oil majors are betting big on biofuels with over 40 projects by 2030, Rystad says

Major oil and gas companies plan 43 biofuel projects by 2030, boosting SAF production to cut emissions.

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‘Steep climb’ ahead as clock ticks on stalled climate talks

With two days left at COP29, wealthy nations have yet to disclose funding plans for developing countries on climate change.

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Gap between national targets and market realities threatens climate goals: Ember

Ember: Governments should close critical gap between the rapid growth of renewable energy markets and stagnant national climate targets.

FILE PHOTO: A girl walks past the debris and mud following the floods brought by Typhoon Gaemi, in Marikina City, Metro Manila, Philippines, July 25, 2024. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David/File Photo
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Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it’s unclear

Climate change fuels stronger storms globally, with intense typhoons in Asia and record-breaking Atlantic hurricanes raising concerns.

Ajay Banga, World Bank president, right, and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband speaking during a methane summit at Cop29 (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)
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UK takes key role at UN climate talks as pressure mounts to reach finance deal

The UK has taken on a key role in the UN climate talks as countries face mounting pressure to deliver a strong deal...

A boat goes down a tributary of the Tucunduba River in Belem, Brazil, Sept. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Paulo Santos)
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Belem, host of next year’s climate talks, is Amazonian city plagued with pollution and violence

COP30 in Belem will test global climate goals amid Amazon deforestation, urban inequalities, and Lula's environmental commitments.

Delegates listen to speeches at COP29 in Baku (AFP)
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Europe’s pivotal role in bid to strike COP29 climate deal

The EU emerges as a key player at COP29, bridging gaps with China and poorer nations while pushing for scaled-up climate finance and...

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Biden appeals to world leaders to stay in the climate fight as Trump casts shadow

Biden urges G20 to fund climate action in developing nations, unveiling $325M for fossil fuel transition amid looming Trump policy reversals.

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