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5 months ago
Environment

Historic climate agreement

The COP28 climate summit in Dubai produced a historic agreement that explicitly mentions the need to transition away from fossil fuels.
The agreement represents a clear defeat for countries with oil interests like Saudi Arabia and Iraq. [ more ]
HuffPost
5 months ago
Environment

Climate Summit Ends With An Agreement - But It Won't Be Enough

The COP28 climate summit in Dubai ended without a deal to phase out fossil fuels, despite pleas from island nations
The agreement calls for transitioning away from fossil fuels in a just manner, achieving net zero by 2050 [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
Environment

Nations strike deal at COP28 to transition away from fossil fuels

Nearly 200 countries agreed to begin reducing global consumption of fossil fuels at COP28 climate summit.
The deal signals the eventual end of the oil age and the world's united desire to break with fossil fuels. [ more ]
www.dw.com
5 months ago
Environment

Dubai climate talks: What did they achieve? DW 12/13/2023

Global leaders at the COP28 climate summit have agreed to transition away from fossil fuels in a just and equitable manner.
The agreement does not explicitly mention a phaseout of fossil fuels, but it is seen as a significant step towards moving away from coal, oil, and gas. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
Environment

Big divisions loom over fossil fuels' future as COP28 climate summit talks head into final phase

Negotiators at the COP28 climate summit are working to find consensus on a deal to phase out the use of fossil fuels.
Over 80 countries are pushing for an agreement that includes language to phase out fossil fuels, but face opposition from OPEC and its allies. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Environment

COP28 pledges so far not enough to limit warming to 1.5C, warns IEA

The International Energy Agency warns that current pledges are not enough to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius
130 countries have committed to renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements, but it is still not sufficient to meet climate targets [ more ]
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Truthout
5 months ago
Environment

Will COP28 End Up as the Greatest Flop in Global Climate Diplomacy Thus Far?

COP28 in Dubai may be the most unsuccessful global climate summit yet.
Global leaders like Joe Biden and Xi Jinping have decided to skip the conference. [ more ]
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www.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Europe politics

Who's attending COP28 in Dubai and who's giving it a miss?

Over 100 world leaders are expected to attend the United Nations' annual climate summit, COP28.
Joe Biden and Xi Jinping are among the leaders likely skipping the event. [ more ]
www.france24.com
5 months ago
Environment

The oil boss, the islander, the ecofeminist': Five people to watch at COP28

The COP28 climate summit in Dubai will be the largest and most controversial COP to date.
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley is a champion of the Global South and a powerful advocate for climate action.
The appointment of Sultan al-Jaber, the chief executive of Adnoc, as the host and president of COP28 has sparked criticism. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
5 months ago
Environment

The State of the Planet in 10 Numbers

The COP28 climate summit comes at a critical moment for the planet.
Global warming since the preindustrial era has reached 1.3 degrees Celsius. [ more ]
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Boston.com
2 days ago
Boston

On trip to Vatican, Wu boasts Boston's climate policies

Mayor Michelle Wu represents Boston at Vatican Climate Summit, emphasizing the city's climate policies. [ more ]
Funcheap
3 weeks ago
SF food

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market Excursion

SF Climate Week is a large climate summit gathering thousands of people and organizations for various events promoting sustainability and climate action. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Environment

An Ally in the Climate Fight: Nature Itself

The recent global climate summit recognized the importance of protecting ecosystems and committed to halting deforestation and land degradation by 2030.
Scientists are using space-based lasers to measure the biomass of forests and determine how much carbon they store. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Environment

Magical' tech innovations a distraction from real solutions, climate experts warn

The Cop28 climate summit in Dubai is showcasing technological solutions to combat climate change.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to track emissions and send compelling messages about the future.
The focus on tech-based solutions is helpful given the slow action by governments to address climate change. [ more ]
Futurism
5 months ago
Environment

Head of Climate Conference Who Happens to Be an Oil Exec Says Actually Fossil Fuels Are Fine

An Emirati oil executive claims there is no science behind phasing out fossil fuels to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
The executive's comments have sparked outrage due to his role in leading an international climate summit and his company's plans to expand oil and gas production. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Environment

Climate disaster fund approved at UN's COP28 climate summit

UAE's Sultan Al Jaber calls for proactive engagement with fossil fuel companies to address climate challenges.
The United Nations climate summit in Dubai approves a climate disaster fund to help vulnerable nations cope with climate impacts.
Critics question Al-Jaber's role as summit chair due to his oil ties but he argues that fossil fuel companies must do more to phase out emissions. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Environment

A Climate Summit Begins With Fossil Fuels, and Frustration, Going Strong

Countries are failing to fulfill their promises to cut emissions and provide financial aid to transition away from fossil fuels.
Despite some progress, countries are still burning fossil fuels and emissions are reaching record highs, leading to disillusionment at the climate summit. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
5 months ago
Environment

Canadian oil and gas execs to talk up emissions reduction plans at COP28 | CBC News

Executives from Canada's oil and gas sector will attend the United Nations COP28 climate talks to showcase their efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
The fossil fuel industry will have a prominent position at the climate summit despite efforts to address global warming.
The Canadian oil and gas industry is under pressure to decarbonize and meet international climate commitments. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Environment

Harris to Stand In for Biden at U.N. Climate Conference

Vice President Kamala Harris will attend the United Nations climate summit in Dubai in place of President Biden.
Some climate activists are disappointed that President Biden is skipping the summit, undermining international climate efforts.
Harris will announce U.S. initiatives on climate resilience and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and discuss clean energy legislation. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Environment

Cop28 president denies on eve of summit he abused his position to sign oil deals

Sultan Al Jaber, president of the UN Cop28 climate summit, denies allegations of abusing his position to sign oil deals.
Al Jaber asserts that the allegations are false and an attempt to undermine the work of the Cop28 presidency.
Campaigners argue that the oil and gas industry has influenced the international climate process. [ more ]
www.france24.com
5 months ago
Left-wing politics

Joe Biden will not attend COP28 climate summit, says US official

President Joe Biden will not attend the UN climate summit in Dubai, marking the first time in two years that a US president will miss the event.
The US official did not give a reason for Biden's decision, but it is speculated that his focus on the Israel-Hamas conflict and domestic agenda may be contributing factors.
John Kerry, the US climate envoy, will lead negotiations for the United States at the climate summit. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Environment

Biden to Skip U.N. Climate Summit, White House Says

President Biden will not attend the U.N. climate summit in Dubai.
The war between Israel and Hamas and the conflict in Ukraine may have influenced Biden's decision.
Biden has previously made climate change a priority and attended past U.N. climate conferences. [ more ]
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