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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 - 6 days ago -
Optimism and uncertainty at summit as Middle East awaits Trump’s return
As heads of Arab and Islamic states meet in Riyadh, Trump's victory raises questions for the region.Top stories - BBC News - November 11 -
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United Nations Climate Summit kicks off with high stakes
With 2024 set to be the hottest year on record and leaders divided on climate action, this year's United Nations Climate Summit opens under high stakes and lingering doubts. CBS News national ...Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
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Greta Thunberg protests against Azerbaijan hosting global climate summit
Climate activist Greta Thunberg has attended a rally in Georgia to protest against Azernaijan hosting the annual United Nations climate talksWorld - ABC News - 6 days ago -
At Climate Summit, Top U.S. Advisor Says ‘We Won’t Revert Back’
Biden’s Climate Adviser John Podesta blended pragmatism and persistence in a statement emphasizing the vital stakes of a transition to clean energy.Business - Inc. - 5 days ago -
Inside the secret summit that tried to stop deadly rap wars
Before Tupac's murder, producer Quincy Jones brought stars together to try to end violence in hip-hop.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
Cop 29 live: Argentina’s negotiators ordered to withdraw from climate summit; French minister cancels trip
France’s ecology minister cancels after Azerbaijan’s president attacks French actions in overseas territories. Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan, has joined a chorus of ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
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 - 3 days ago -
France shuns COP29 as divisions deepen at UN climate summit
Argentina also withdraws negotiator as Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev lashes out at Emmanuel MacronWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Biden's trip to Peru will include last meeting with China's president
Biden will travel to Peru and Brazil for leader summits as he looks to define his legacy and assure allies of America's role on the world stage.Top stories - ABC News - 4 days ago -
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Cop summits ‘no longer fit for purpose’, say leading climate policy experts
Future UN conferences should only be held in countries that show support for climate action, urge influential group. Over 1,700 coal, oil and gas lobbyists granted access to Cop29, says report ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
APEC leaders to open Lima summit as Trump prepares to return to office
Representatives from 21 members representing the Pacific Rim are meeting in Peru for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, the first global summit since U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s ...World - ABC News - 3 days ago -
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 - 3 days ago -
Brazil launches a G20 social summit to highlight needs of low-income people
Brazil has launched what it calls a social summit ahead of next week’s Group of 20 meeting of the top economiesWorld - ABC News - 3 days ago -
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 - 2 days ago -
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UK’s Starmer to hold talks with China’s Xi
Prime minister intent on strengthening relations with Beijing despite tensions over security and human rightsWorld - Financial Times - 17 hours ago
