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www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Environment

U.S. Supports Largely' Phasing Out Fossil Fuels, John Kerry Says at Climate Summit

The United States supports a phaseout of fossil fuels, according to John Kerry, President Biden's special envoy for climate change.
Ending the burning of coal, gas, and oil is necessary to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels. [ more ]
The Nation
5 months ago
Media industry

How the Media Greenwashes the Fossil-Fuel Industry

Some trusted news publications are producing advertorials and events sponsored by fossil fuel companies, potentially misleading readers
The analysis focused on the period from October 2020 to October 2023, during which calls for cutting ties with fossil fuel clients increased [ more ]
www.npr.org
5 months ago
Environment

U.N. climate talks head says "no science" backs ending fossil fuels. That's incorrect

The head of UN climate talks in Dubai incorrectly insisted that there is no science to support phasing out fossil fuels to avoid catastrophic warming.
Sultan al-Jaber, who is both the chief executive of a state-run oil company and the conference president, has faced criticism and scrutiny for his conflicting roles. [ more ]
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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 ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Environment

US and China's joint climate plan leaves key questions unanswered

The US and China are rekindling joint efforts to tackle the climate crisis, providing momentum ahead of UN climate talks.
Both countries recognize the shared menace of global heating and are committed to resolving it despite other differences.
China will set reduction targets for all its greenhouse gas emissions, including methane. [ more ]
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www.fastcompany.com
4 months ago
Environment

Wind and solar energy exploded in 2023but they need to ramp up even faster to meet climate targets

Renewable energy grew at its fastest rate in 25 years in 2023, with solar in China driving the growth.
Renewable energy is on track to increase by 2 1/2 times by 2030, falling short of the tripling goal set at the 2022 UN climate talks. [ more ]
time.com
4 months ago
Environment

Global Renewable Energy Growth Hits 25-Year High

Renewable energy grew at its fastest rate in 2023, with solar in China driving the growth.
Renewable energy is on course to increase by 2 1/2 times by 2030, falling short of the tripling goal agreed upon at the UN climate talks. [ more ]
Axios
5 months ago
Environment

COP28 makes history with fossil fuels phase-out call

The United Nations climate process passed a big test with the outcome of COP28, but now faces an even larger one.
The Dubai summit ended with a pact calling for a transition away from fossil fuels and towards net-zero emissions in 2050. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Environment

Revealed: more than 160 representatives with climate-denying track records got Cop28 access

Industry trade groups with a history of climate denialism and misleading the public have been granted access to the UN climate talks in Dubai.
These groups have the same or greater access to the negotiations as Indigenous communities, human rights groups, and climate justice organizations. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Environment

Revealed: over 160 groups with climate-denying track records got Cop28 access

Over 160 industry trade groups and PR agencies with a history of climate denialism and misleading the public have been given access to the UN climate talks in Dubai.
These groups have obstructed fossil fuel regulations and climate action, and have the same or greater access to negotiations as Indigenous communities and climate justice organizations. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Environment

UN climate talks focus climate effects on human health

The UN climate talks at COP28 are focusing on the effects of climate change on human health.
At least 7 million people die each year globally from air pollution, and the spread of diseases like cholera and malaria is increasing due to global warming. [ more ]
www.france24.com
5 months ago
France news

COP28 talks set to overrun deadline as countries fail to agree on draft fossil fuel deal

UN climate talks in Dubai are running past the deadline for a deal as at-risk nations express anger over a proposed compromise that does not phase out fossil fuels.
Negotiators are waiting for a new text after wide criticism of a draft released on Monday. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Environment

UN climate talks focus climate effects on human health

The UN climate talks at COP28 are focusing on the effects of climate change on human health.
At least 7 million people die each year globally from air pollution, and the spread of diseases like cholera and malaria is increasing due to global warming. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Public health

UN climate talks focus climate effects on human health

The UN climate talks at COP28 are focusing on the effects of climate change on human health.
At least 7 million people die each year globally from air pollution, and the spread of diseases like cholera and malaria is increasing due to global warming. [ more ]
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