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5 months ago
Environment

COP28 Climate Summit Deal Called 'Historic.' Now Countries Must Follow Through

Climate talks in Dubai ended with a deal to curb fossil fuel use, though many see it as 30 years too late.
The agreement commits countries to transition away from fossil fuels before 2030, but also sanctions their use during the transition. [ more ]
time.com
5 months ago
Environment

COP28 Ends With Historic Deal to Transition Away' From Planet-Warming Fossil Fuels

COP28 climate talks in Dubai ended with a commitment to transition away from all fossil fuels for the first time
The agreement calls for countries to shift energy systems away from fossil fuels in a just and orderly fashion [ more ]
HuffPost
5 months ago
Environment

Nations Near Stronger Deal To Wean Planet Off Fossil Fuels At UN Climate Summit

A new compromise has been proposed at the UN COP28 climate talks to transition away from fossil fuels in a just and equitable manner
The proposal aims to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 while giving wiggle room to individual nations [ more ]
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Axios
5 months ago
Environment

"Work really begins" as COP28 climate summit hits crunch time

COP28 climate talks intensify in the second week
Key flashpoint is how the final text addresses fossil fuel use and renewable energy [ more ]
Washington Post
5 months ago
Environment

COP28 live updates: A potent greenhouse gas takes center stage at global climate talks

Methane is a key focus at the global climate talks in Dubai, with the US announcing new rules to reduce oil and gas methane emissions domestically.
The United Arab Emirates has established a $30 billion fund to invest in clean energy and climate projects worldwide. [ more ]
WSJ
5 months ago
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Rift Over Fossil Fuels to Dominate COP28

World leaders gathered for climate talks in Dubai amid divisions over how quickly to transition to renewable energy.
Vice President Kamala Harris expected to join global leaders at the United Nations' annual climate talks. [ more ]
The Washington Times
5 months ago
Environment

President Biden plans to skip U.N. climate talks beginning this week in Dubai

President Biden will not attend the annual climate talks in Dubai.
The White House is sending a climate team instead of President Biden.
The COP28 conference begins Thursday and is convened annually by the United Nations. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
Environment

Biden plans to skip UN climate talks this week in Dubai

President Biden will not attend the climate talks in Dubai, sending a climate team instead.
The COP28 conference aims to stabilize greenhouse gas emissions and move away from fossil fuels. [ more ]
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HuffPost
5 months ago
Environment

COP28 Climate Summit Awash In Record Number Of Fossil Fuel Lobbyists

Nearly 2,500 fossil fuel lobbyists are attending the COP28 climate summit, almost four times the number from last year.
New rules requiring disclosure of industry ties likely contributed to the spike in lobbyist attendance. [ more ]
www.npr.org
5 months ago
Environment

What the fossil fuel industry is saying in this year's climate talks

Oil companies are arguing that the problem is not oil and gas itself, but the carbon dioxide emissions released when burning them.
The oil industry is trying to shape global climate policy at the U.N. climate talks, making statements that may sound agreeable but are not calling for a reduction in the use of fossil fuels. [ more ]
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