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www.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago
Environment

Real Climate Solutions Will Take Real Leadership

COP28 had small successes but failed to address the worsening climate catastrophe.
Several countries pledged to triple their renewable energy capacity and contribute $700 million to a loss and damage fund.
The meeting did not provide a clear timeline or assurance that the Paris Agreement goals will be met. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago
Environment

Real Climate Solutions Will Take Real Leadership

COP28 had small successes but failed to address the worsening climate catastrophe.
Several countries pledged to triple their renewable energy capacity and contribute $700 million to a loss and damage fund.
The meeting did not provide a clear timeline or assurance that the Paris Agreement goals will be met. [ more ]
www.france24.com
5 months ago
Environment

Fossil fuels, renewables, prioritising health: Key pledges made at COP28

COP28 resulted in voluntary pledges to transition away from fossil fuels.
The loss and damage fund reached $792 million in pledges, falling short of the $100 billion needed.
132 countries committed to tripling renewable energy capacity by 2030. [ more ]
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loss and damage fund
www.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Environment

Reparations fund historic', but real fight begins now: Climate campaigners

The launch of a loss and damage fund at COP28 is just the first step towards climate justice.
The fund is meant to address the responsibility of wealthier nations for the damage caused by their CO2 emissions. [ more ]
www.npr.org
5 months ago
Environment

Countries promise millions for damages from climate change. So how would that work?

Countries have reached a historic agreement for a new fund to help developing countries dealing with climate impacts, with over $400 million in pledges.
The initial funding is a small fraction of the overall need, as developing countries require $215 to $387 billion per year to adapt to climate change. [ more ]
The Atlantic
5 months ago
Environment

Something Big Just Happened at COP

The United Nations climate summit in Dubai has announced the creation of a "loss and damage" fund to source money from developed countries to pay for climate damages in developing ones.
The fund aims to provide financial support for developing countries that suffer the most from climate change, despite having little responsibility for causing it.
The decision on the fund was adopted on the first day of COP28, marking the first time a decision has been made so quickly at any COP. [ more ]
moreloss and damage fund
www.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago
Science

Real Climate Solutions Will Take Real Leadership

COP28 had small successes but failed to address the worsening climate catastrophe.
Several countries pledged to triple their renewable energy capacity and contribute $700 million to a loss and damage fund.
The meeting did not provide a clear timeline or assurance that the Paris Agreement goals will be met. [ more ]
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