#UN Climate Change Conference

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Truthout
4 months ago
Environment

COP29 Host Azerbaijan Plans to Raise Gas Production by a Third Over Next Decade

Azerbaijan plans to increase gas production by a third over the next 10 years.
Global Witness raises concerns about Azerbaijan hosting the next UN Climate Change Conference due to its reliance on fossil fuels. [ more ]
Washington Post
5 months ago
Environment

Analysis | U.N. climate talks chart a complex course away from fossil fuels

The U.N. Climate Change Conference in Dubai, COP28, concluded with a qualified success but also with contradictions.
The agreement reached at the conference calls for transitioning away from fossil fuels, marking a significant step forward. [ more ]
Truthout
5 months ago
Environment

Public Health Finally Gets a Platform at COP28, But Will Real Action Follow?

Health is finally on the agenda at the UN climate change conference, with the introduction of the first ever COP 'Health Day'.
More needs to be done to protect communities from the health impacts of the climate crisis. [ more ]
Washington Post
5 months ago
Environment

Before China's coal is even burned, its mines are warming the planet

China's addiction to coal is demonstrated by the numerous coal mines in its north-central region that produce more coal than the rest of the world combined.
China's methane emissions from its coal mines contribute significantly to global warming, but the country has been reluctant to set strict limits on methane. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
5 months ago
Environment

2023: Another year of records and devastation in the climate crisis

The United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP28, opened in Dubai with an alarm about greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels.
2023 is projected to be the warmest year on record and marks the beginning of the current climate crisis. [ more ]
HuffPost
5 months ago
Environment

Joe Biden Won't Attend Major UN Climate Conference In Dubai

President Joe Biden will not attend the UN climate change conference due to ongoing crises in Gaza and Ukraine.
John Kerry will represent the United States at the conference.
Recent reports have highlighted the urgent need to address the use of fossil fuels. [ more ]
Washington Post
5 months ago
World news

China is close to peak emissions, but it doesn't want to talk about it

China may hit peak emissions and start reducing carbon pollution earlier than expected, potentially as early as 2026.
Investments in renewable energy and an economic slowdown are contributing to China's shrinking carbon footprint. [ more ]
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