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www.dw.com
5 months ago
Environment

Hope for climate but too little progress on renewables DW 12/08/2023

Renewable energy expansion is too slow to replace fossil fuels and prevent worsening climate change impacts.
None of the major economies are doing enough to stop carbon emissions caused by burning fossil fuels. [ more ]
www.france24.com
5 months ago
Environment

COP28: Nations urged to take 'great leaps' at UN climate conference in Dubai

The UN climate conference in Dubai puts pressure on nations to take urgent action on global warming and transition away from fossil fuels.
This year's climate negotiations come at a pivotal moment, with emissions still rising and 2023 likely to be the hottest year on record.
The conference will focus on assessing progress in curbing global warming and hearing the ambitions of world leaders to combat climate change. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
Environment

UN's summit will again push multi-trillion dollar 'cures' that are worse than climate change

Global emissions have increased every year except during COVID shutdowns.
The annual UN climate conference is often seen as performative and lacking in real action. [ more ]
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climate change
www.dw.com
5 months ago
Environment

Hope for climate but too little progress on renewables DW 12/08/2023

Renewable energy expansion is too slow to replace fossil fuels and mitigate climate change impacts.
None of the 63 major economies evaluated are doing enough to stop climate change. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Germany news

The UN holds the first Cop climate conference in Berlin archive, 1995

Germany and Britain challenge the US and other rich countries to commit to cutting air pollution at the UN climate conference.
United States and oil-exporting countries make concessions, leading to a breakthrough on reducing greenhouse-gas emissions. [ more ]
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WSJ
5 months ago
World news

COP28 Leaders Call for 'Transitioning Away' From Fossil Fuels in Final Push at Climate Talks

The UAE proposed a compromise agreement at the UN climate conference to transition away from fossil fuels.
The proposed deal aims for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. [ more ]
WSJ
5 months ago
Environment

COP28 Leaders Call for 'Transitioning Away' From Fossil Fuels in Final Push at Climate Talks

The UAE proposed a compromise agreement at the UN climate conference to transition away from fossil fuels.
The proposed deal aims for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. [ more ]
WSJ
5 months ago
Environment

COP28 Leaders Call for 'Transitioning Away' From Fossil Fuels in Final Push at Climate Talks

The UAE proposed a compromise agreement at the UN climate conference to transition away from fossil fuels.
The proposed deal aims for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. [ more ]
WSJ
5 months ago
Environment

Future of Fossil Fuels at Stake in Homestretch of Climate Talks

Fossil-fuel producers are facing opposition from countries that want to end the use of coal, oil, and natural gas.
Europe and some nations impacted by climate change are pushing for a phase-out of fossil fuels at the UN climate conference. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Environment

A Tense Climate Summit Begins Against a Backdrop of War and Record Heat

World leaders at the UN climate conference in Dubai are urging the rapid transition away from fossil fuels and towards clean energy.
Greenhouse gas emissions have already warmed the planet by 1.2 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels, causing destructive climate events worldwide. [ more ]
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