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Melting Glaciers Are Causing Billions of Dollars of Damage

Climate change is causing unprecedented ice loss and rising sea levels, necessitating urgent global emissions reductions.

Q & A: Rob Jackson's vision: Fixing the air we breathe

Restoring the atmosphere by removing greenhouse gases is essential in addition to cutting emissions to combat climate change.

This Southern State Is a Leader in Nuclear Energy Production

The Biden administration aims for an emissions-free power grid by 2035, but state policies vary, complicating progress toward clean energy.
The U.S. electric power sector is responsible for 25% of national pollution; urgent action is needed to transition to renewable sources.

Current climate pledges by nations miles short' of 2030 goal, UN body says

Current climate pledges fall drastically short of necessary reductions needed to combat global warming, urging a call for stronger national commitments leading to COP29 negotiations.

Renewables overtake fossil fuels to provide 30% of EU electricity

Wind turbines and solar panels produce 30% of EU electricity, surpassing fossil fuels, leading to emissions reduction and potential future fossil power independence.

Biden's outsized impacts on global climate diplomacy

Biden rejoined Paris Agreement and elevated climate diplomat to Cabinet-level.

Melting Glaciers Are Causing Billions of Dollars of Damage

Climate change is causing unprecedented ice loss and rising sea levels, necessitating urgent global emissions reductions.

Q & A: Rob Jackson's vision: Fixing the air we breathe

Restoring the atmosphere by removing greenhouse gases is essential in addition to cutting emissions to combat climate change.

This Southern State Is a Leader in Nuclear Energy Production

The Biden administration aims for an emissions-free power grid by 2035, but state policies vary, complicating progress toward clean energy.
The U.S. electric power sector is responsible for 25% of national pollution; urgent action is needed to transition to renewable sources.

Current climate pledges by nations miles short' of 2030 goal, UN body says

Current climate pledges fall drastically short of necessary reductions needed to combat global warming, urging a call for stronger national commitments leading to COP29 negotiations.

Renewables overtake fossil fuels to provide 30% of EU electricity

Wind turbines and solar panels produce 30% of EU electricity, surpassing fossil fuels, leading to emissions reduction and potential future fossil power independence.

Biden's outsized impacts on global climate diplomacy

Biden rejoined Paris Agreement and elevated climate diplomat to Cabinet-level.
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Emission projections show Canada on track to achieve interim climate target | CBC News

Canada on track to achieve its interim climate target and 2030 climate goal
Emissions projections show a decrease in climate-altering emissions by mid-decade

The Climate Summit Embraces A.I., With Reservations

Artificial intelligence is a hot topic at the COP28 climate summit, with experts discussing its potential to combat climate change.
Concerns have been raised about the energy consumption and potential harm caused by AI technology.
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Climate Summit Leader Tries to Calm Uproar Over a Remark on Fossil Fuels

Tensions arise over global climate summit in a petrostate
Emirati oil executive defends position on fossil fuel use

King Charles speaks of a stark choice: How dangerous are we prepared to make our world?'

World leaders gather in Dubai for UN climate summit, calling for urgent action on global warming.
The need for unanimous consent in reaching a final agreement means that each word will be scrutinized.

Climate Summit Leader Tries to Calm Uproar Over a Remark on Fossil Fuels

Tensions arise over global climate summit in a petrostate
Emirati oil executive defends position on fossil fuel use

King Charles speaks of a stark choice: How dangerous are we prepared to make our world?'

World leaders gather in Dubai for UN climate summit, calling for urgent action on global warming.
The need for unanimous consent in reaching a final agreement means that each word will be scrutinized.
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UK likely to miss Paris climate targets by wide margin, analysis shows

The UK government is likely to miss its targets under the Paris climate agreement by a wide margin.
Current policies would only achieve just over half of the emissions cuts needed by 2030.

Global climate talks begin in Dubai, with an oil executive in charge

The United Nations annual climate negotiations have begun in Dubai, with a focus on reducing emissions and addressing the costs of climate change.
Controversy surrounds the appointment of Sultan al-Jaber, head of the UAE's state oil company, as the president of the climate meeting.
The negotiations come after the hottest year ever recorded on Earth and increasing deadly and disruptive extreme weather events.

This is what actually happens at the COP climate summits

The United Nations holds an annual climate conference called COP (Conference of Parties) to assess progress in climate action and negotiate next steps.
The meetings include closed-door negotiations, official negotiations attended by world leaders, side events with nonprofits and activists, and heavy representation from oil companies.

Canada oil and gas firms to drill 8% more wells next year as emissions target slips

Oil and gas producers in Canada plan to drill 8% more wells next year, taking advantage of new shipping options and pipelines.
Canada is considering an emissions cap for the oil and gas sector, but the industry argues the proposed caps are too restrictive.
Despite ambitious climate commitments, Canada is expected to miss its emissions reduction goals, with no significant reductions since 1990.
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