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WSJ
5 months ago
Environment

Future of Fossil Fuels at Stake in Homestretch of Climate Talks

Fossil-fuel producers are facing opposition from countries that want to end the use of coal, oil, and natural gas.
Europe and some nations impacted by climate change are pushing for a phase-out of fossil fuels at the UN climate conference. [ more ]
subscriber.politicopro.com
5 months ago
Environment

Your Guide to the COP28 Climate Meeting in Dubai

The United Nations climate talks in Dubai aim to get nearly 200 countries to agree on actions to limit the worst impacts of global warming.
Countries are backing a push to triple renewable energy capacity and double energy efficiency.
A coalition led by the European Union and Pacific island nations wants a global agreement to eventually end production and use of coal, oil, and gas. [ more ]
Mail Online
5 months ago
Environment

Fossil fuel corporations are poised for $7 trillion Arctic bonanza

Melting ice in the Arctic is creating new opportunities for resource extraction, leading to a potential 'gold rush' for Arctic nations and corporations.
The Arctic is estimated to hold up to 90 billion barrels of oil, 1,669 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, and 44 billion barrels of liquid natural gas, making it a highly valuable region for energy resources.
The melting Arctic ice is seen by some as a business opportunity, rather than a consequence of climate change, which has drawn criticism from environmental groups. [ more ]
www.france24.com
5 months ago
Europe news

Russia's Putin meets leaders of Saudi Arabia, UAE on whistle-stop Gulf tour

Russian President Vladimir Putin has held talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on oil, Gaza, and Ukraine.
It is unclear what specific topics were discussed during the meeting. [ more ]
www.berkeleyside.org
5 months ago
East Bay food

Level up your Hanukkah meal with these recipes from East Bay chefs

Hanukkah is a Jewish festival that celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple and the miracle of the oil lasting for eight days
Traditional Hanukkah meals often involve cooking with oil, such as latkes and donuts [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
5 months ago
London

Four arrested at Just Stop Oil demonstration in central London

Four Just Stop Oil protesters were arrested during a demonstration in London.
An eighteen-year-old man was arrested for breaking bail conditions by being in London.
The group plans to stage daily marches from Trafalgar Square starting on November 20. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
6 months ago
London

Just Stop Oil: 23 activists arrested as they block rush-hour traffic near Oval

23 Just Stop Oil activists were arrested by the Metropolitan Police for blocking a road in south-east London.
The activists were walking slowly down Kennington Park Road at Oval in bright orange vests when they were warned about possible arrest.
The police cleared the road and made the arrests within 11 minutes of being called. [ more ]
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