Think the Cop29 climate summit doesn’t matter? Here are five things you should know

Who pays how much to fund the switch from fossil fuels, what to do about nuclear power, and who hosts Cop31 are key questions. The UN climate talks in Azerbaijan, scheduled to finish Friday local ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

COP29 climate summit begins today. Will it be the last for the U.S.?

As delegates from nearly 200 countries gather for a major international summit on climate change, they're confronting a new era of uncertainty for the U.S. under a second Trump administration.

Five things to know about Israel's attack on Iran

Israel delivered its long-expected response to Iranian missile attacks by carrying out a series of airstrikes against the Islamic Republic

World - ABC News - October 26

Five things to know about Germany's government crisis

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced he will ask for a vote of confidence in December, setting the path for an early election in February

World - ABC News - November 13

Besides Climate, the COP29 Summit Has a New Worry With Trump Win

The President-elect, who has called climate change a hoax, is hostile to global efforts to slow planetary warming, shifting the leadership burden to Europe and China.

Business - Inc. - November 7

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 live updates: Carbon credit trade rules approved, breaking lengthy deadlock

Draft decision on article 6 approved with no objections. UN climate chief Simon Stiell gave a moving speech at the Cop29 opening plenary on Monday, writes Dharna Noor, fossil fuels and climate ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

Cop29 live: solidarity levy on cryptocurrency could raise billions for climate action, says report

Charging $0.045 per kWh for energy used in intensive bitcoin mining could produce $5bn for the climate crisis, says Global Solidarity Levies taskforce. Josh Gabbatiss, from Carbon Brief has ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

France shuns COP29 as divisions deepen at UN climate summit

Argentina also withdraws negotiator as Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev lashes out at Emmanuel Macron

World - Financial Times - November 14

Cop29 live: oil bosses given red carpet treatment at climate summit

At least 123 oil and gas bosses and staff invited as ‘guests’ by Azerbaijani government and given host country badges, the Guardian has learned. According to an interesting piece in the Africa ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Almost 500 carbon capture lobbyists granted access to Cop29 climate summit

More lobbyists for the controversial technology were present this year, despite debate about its viability. At least 480 lobbyists working on carbon capture and storage (CCS) have been granted ...

World - The Guardian - November 16

Hundreds of lobbyists for industrial farming attend Cop29 climate summit

Nearly 40% of food sector lobbyists have travelled to Baku as part of countries’ delegations. Cop29 climate summit – live updates Hundreds of lobbyists for industrial agriculture are attending ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

A Couple Are Captivated by Nature. They Think You Should Be, Too.

They have cataloged natural life online and have developed board games and walking tours to help people deepen their knowledge of the world around them.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 30

All you need to know about COP29

Leaders heading to the annual UN climate talks have a lot of other distractions to contend with

What to Know About COP29 and How the U.S. Election Affects Climate Talks

Diplomats and leaders from around the world are gathering for annual climate negotiations. Here’s what they’re all about and what Donald Trump’s victory means for the meeting.

World - The New York Times - November 9

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At COP29 Politicians Are Talking About Climate Change. Here’s What’s Happening.

Every month so far has seen floods, fires, smashed heat records or some combination of extreme weather. Little time remains for leaders to agree on what to do about it.

World - The New York Times - Yesterday

They're here to finance climate action. But COP29 is more about bickering.

Nearly 50,000 people from 200 countries were in Azerbaijan for the United Nations Climate Change Conference, with the goal of reaching a climate finance deal.

Annual U.N. summit COP29 kicks off in global effort to fight climate change

The annual United Nations summit known as COP29 kicks off Monday in Azerbaijan. The summit is when nearly 200 countries gather for about two weeks to work on strategies to slow global warming. CBS ...

Cop29 live: Slashing methane emissions is ‘our emergency brake’, UN says

Cop29 presidency announces new drive to cut methane emissions from waste dumps as G20 reaffirms transition from fossil fuels. The UK government has conceded that Australia was mistakenly included ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Cop29 live: groups representing vulnerable nations walk out of meeting as fears grow over talks

Alliance of Small Island States and Least Developed Countries said they want a guaranteed 30% of climate finance, and then walked out of meeting. Marching in silence with their arms crossed high, ...

World - The Guardian - 4 hours ago

All you need to know about election night

After a super-close race, here is what we might - and might not - learn overnight.

Nvidia earnings are on deck. Here are the 5 big things to know.

Nvidia’s fiscal third-quarter report is due out after Wednesday’s closing bell.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

21 MORE Things You STILL Didn't Know In The Zelda Series

We've spread our search across multiple Zelda games, this time we show a musical secret behinds Nott's song in Breath of the Wild, a wide variety of naming conventions across the newest Zelda ...

Tech - GameSpot - 2 days ago

Five things to know about Mike Waltz, Trump's national security adviser pick

President-elect Trump has selected Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) as his next national security advisor, picking a retired Army Green Beret with years of experience on defense and foreign policy. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

Cop29: ‘We’re here for life and death reasons,’ says ex-climate minister of Pakistan

Sherry Rehman says rich nations should pay ‘internationally determined contributions’ to help poorer and worst-affected countries. Amid the endless politicking and inscrutable arguments at the UN ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

NFL Week 10 highlights, five things you may have missed: Last international game, wild finishes, and more

A roundup of some big moments from across the league

Sports - CBS Sports - November 11

Think you know how bad Trump unleashed will be? Look at the evidence: it will be even worse | Jonathan Freedland

The last time was awful, but now that seems a mere dress rehearsal. From a public health crisis to the end of Nato, the threats are clear. Are you ready for Trump unbound? You may have thought the ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Rapper Young Thug is a free man. Here are things to know about his plea.

Rapper Young Thug is a free man after pleading guilty to gang, drug and gun charges

Entertainment - ABC News - November 1

Here's how much Tim Walz is worth. It's less than you might think.

Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' vice presidential running mate, earns six figures as governor of Minnesota. But his overall wealth is far more modest.

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