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COP29: Host nation Azerbaijan hits out at West in defence of oil and gas industry
At COP29, UN's Guterres urged world leaders to boost climate finance, warning, “Pay up, or humanity will pay the price.”
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.
Starmer ‘very clear’ on climate change but avoids responding to Trump doubts
The UK will on Tuesday set out a new target to reduce fossil fuel emissions but will not make any new financial commitments...
Companies are buying up cheap carbon offsets — data suggest it may be more about greenwashing than helping the climate
Carbon offsets are booming, but low-quality, unregulated options raise doubts about their effectiveness in cutting emissions.
Greta Thunberg protests against Azerbaijan hosting COP29
Climate activist Greta Thunberg on Monday attended a rally in Georgia to protest against Azerbaijan hosting the annual United Nations climate talks.
Nations approve new UN rules on carbon markets at COP29
COP29 approved UN standards for carbon markets, a pivotal step toward enabling countries to trade credits to meet climate goals.
UN climate talks start as experts warn 2024 is heading for record heat
COP29 climate talks begin in Azerbaijan as the UN warns that 2024 could be the hottest year on record.
ADB increases climate finance after US, Japan give world’s first sovereign guarantees
The Asian Development Bank to boost climate lending by $7.2B as the U.S. and Japan back loans with world first sovereign guarantees.
Paris agreement climate goals ‘in great peril’, warns UN
UN warns Paris climate goals are 'in peril' as 2024 on track for record heat, signaling a new reality of climate extremes."
UN climate talks to focus on money to help poor nations cut carbon pollution
Curbing climate change's impact will cost trillions, but poor nations lack the funds, sparking debate at UN talks.
