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www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Environment

Record number of fossil fuel lobbyists get access to Cop28 climate talks

Over 2,456 fossil fuel lobbyists have gained access to the Cop28 climate negotiations, raising concerns about the industry's influence at the UN summit.
The number of fossil fuel lobbyists at Cop28 is a record high, surpassing the number registered for previous conferences.
Fossil fuel lobbyists outnumber official Indigenous representatives by seven to one, signaling a prioritization of industry profits over climate action. [ more ]
time.com
5 months ago
Environment

There Are More Fossil Fuel Lobbyists Than Ever at COP28

The number of fossil fuel lobbyists at the COP28 climate conference in Dubai has increased significantly, reaching 2,456 this year.
The presence of the fossil fuel industry at climate negotiations is concerning, especially as global carbon emissions continue to rise. [ more ]
HuffPost
5 months ago
Environment

A Scandal Just Rocked A Major Climate Summit - And It Was Years In The Making

Leaked documents suggest that the president of COP28 planned to broker oil and gas deals and boost fossil fuel exports.
The revelation highlights the influence of the fossil fuel industry on international climate negotiations.
Climate action has long been hindered by the interests of Big Polluters, leading to a failure to curb greenhouse gas emissions. [ more ]
WSJ
5 months ago
Environment

Big Oil Bets on Hot Air in Climate Talks

Oil and gas companies expect slow progress on cutting fossil fuel use during climate negotiations.
The United Arab Emirates is hosting COP28 and is a member of OPEC, which will have a pavilion at the climate summit. [ more ]
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The New Yorker
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

John Kerry Thinks We're at a Critical Moment on Climate Change

John Kerry has been a long-serving public servant with significant involvement in climate efforts.
Kerry played a key role in negotiating global climate agreements and coordinating efforts to combat climate change. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Environment

Real solutions to climate change in Africa are about people, not profit

African leaders must prioritize people in climate action
Unity of African countries in climate negotiations is commendable [ more ]
The Verge
5 months ago
Environment

The world came tantalizingly close to a deal to phase out fossil fuels

The recent climate negotiations in the UAE fell short of reaching a global deal to phase out the use of coal, oil, and gas.
Despite this setback, there were some key wins for clean energy and efforts to transition away from fossil fuels. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Europe politics

UK minister departs Cop28 as climate talks reach crisis point

The UK minister in charge of Cop28 climate talks has left the negotiations to return to London, leaving civil servants to continue the negotiations in his absence.
The minister's departure has caused shock and disbelief among campaigners and other delegations at the talks, as the UK's commitment to the negotiations is called into question. [ more ]
time.com
5 months ago
Business

COP28 Is a Business Bonanza. Should It Be?

The role of the private sector in climate negotiations is being explored at COP28.
The private sector needs a consolidated and unified voice to have a greater impact on climate action. [ more ]
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