The world's most polluting cities are revealed at COP29 as frustration grows at fossil fuel presence

Frustration grows at fossil fuel influence and structure of UN climate talks. Some call for reform

Environmental advocates released reports Friday decrying fossil fuel industry influence at these climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, called COP29

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Cop29 live: calls grow to ban fossil fuel lobbyists at summit as numbers soar

UK Greens say climate measures ‘being derailed by the fossil fuel lobby’ and that Trump’s victory underlines the need to reform Cop. According to an interesting piece in the Africa Report, ...

World - The Guardian - 20 minutes ago

Fossil fuel pollution hits record high: Research

Presented by American Chemistry Council — Planet-warming carbon emissions reached a new high this year, according to research published Wednesday by the Global Carbon Project. {beacon} Energy & ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

COP29 chief exec caught on film promoting fossil fuel deals

Undercover filming shows COP29 chief exec discussing new oil and gas projects ahead of climate summit.

Cop29 CEO filmed agreeing to facilitate fossil fuel deals at climate summit

Elnur Soltanov recorded speaking with fake oil and gas group that asked for deals in exchange for sponsoring talks. The chief executive of Cop29 has been filmed apparently agreeing to facilitate ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Cop29 could change the financial climate for the world’s wealthy polluters

This week’s summit will focus on paying for the costs of global heating – and much more money is needed. About 50,000 government officials, policymakers, investors and campaigners will gather in ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Trump win invigorates fossil fuel industry

Presented by American Chemistry Council — In the wake of Trump's victory, the industry is hopeful he’ll deliver on his promises and roll back regulations put in place by the Biden administration. ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

2024 Fossil Fuel Emissions Are Headed for a Record

Countries promised to move away from coal, oil and natural gas at last year’s climate summit. New research shows they’re burning more than ever before.

World - The New York Times - 2 days ago

The world’s most feminist city: how Umeå in Sweden became an idyll for women

From snow-clearing to bus stops, civic furniture to football teams, women and men are considered and treated equally in this small city in Scandinavia – with the aim of making life happier for ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

California Shifts Rightward on Crime in an Election Fueled by Frustration

Voters in the Democratic-run state overwhelmingly approved a measure to impose harsher sentences for crimes and were on their way to ousting two progressive district attorneys.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

The 10 most livable cities in the U.S. where costs are low, incomes are growing and there's plenty to do

If you're looking to live in a U.S. metro area that's both affordable and exciting, consider one of these 10 places.

Business - CNBC - November 4

Cop29 host Azerbaijan set for major fossil gas expansion, report says

Exclusive: Those with ‘interest in keeping world hooked on fossil fuels’ should not oversee climate talks, say report authors. Azerbaijan, the host of the Cop29 global climate summit, will see a ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Anti-fossil fuel comic that went viral in France arrives in UK

World Without End topped bestseller lists but was criticised for embracing nuclear power. In 2019, France’s best known climate expert sat down to work with its most feted graphic novelist. The ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

University of Toronto’s environment school cuts financial ties to fossil fuels

Princeton University, the only other North American school to do so, rolled back its commitment recently. The University of Toronto ’s environment school has announced it will financially ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

How election could affect fossil fuel, climate regulations

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story High stakes election is underway Today is Election Day. Voters are taking the future of the country — including its energy policy ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

With Ready Orders and an Energy Czar, Trump Plots Pivot to Fossil Fuels

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s transition team for climate and the environment is considering relocating the E.P.A. out of Washington and other drastic changes.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

India’s hunger for fossil fuels drags on its push towards net zero

Growing economy sucks up more electricity than its green sources can provide despite billions invested in solar and wind farms

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

‘No sign’ of promised fossil fuel transition as emissions hit new high

Despite nations’ pledges at Cop28 a year ago, the burning of coal, oil and gas continued to rise in 2024. There is “no sign” of the transition away from burning fossil fuels that was pledged by the ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Climate action in fossil fuel sector has ‘stalled’, says report

Also in today’s newsletter, why private capital will not suffice for Africa’s climate needs

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Shanghai, Tokyo, New York, Houston spew most greenhouse gas of world cities

Cities in Asia and the United States emit the most heat-trapping gas that feeds climate change, and Shanghai is the most polluting

Tech - ABC News - 5 hours ago

Fossil Reveals Oldest Known Tadpole That Grew to the Size of a Hot Dog

A 161 million-year-old fossil, linked to a line of extinct frog-like amphibians, is the oldest tadpole ever found.

Science - The New York Times - October 30

Most Americans frustrated, anxious a week from Election Day: Survey

Most Americans say they are frustrated and anxious about Election Day, now less than a week away, a new survey reveals. The poll, published Thursday by The Associated Press-NORC Research Center, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

In England, Manchester Enhances Its Watch World Presence

More retail outlets and a new fair add a modern layer on the city’s historic connections to the industry.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 7

Cop29: which climate finance ideas are most likely to work?

With $1tn a year needed, we analyse how best to fill the gap, from wealth taxes to levies on flying and oil extraction. Countries meeting in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the Cop29 climate summit are under ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Cop29: UK commitment to cut greenhouse gas emissions must be ‘starting point, not finish line’, climate advisers say – live updates

Climate scientists and advisers back new UK commitment but warn that there is still work to be done. In the halls of Cop29, activists from Oil Change International gathered around a computer to ...