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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 - November 22

COP29 overruns as poor countries seethe over climate cash

Developing nations said a new cash offer from rich nations showed "contempt for our vulnerable people".

Developing countries urged to reject ‘bad deal’ as Cop29 climate talks falter

Talk grows of a walkout from poor countries in response to ‘unacceptable’ and ‘insulting’ finance proposal. Developing countries were being urged by civil society groups to reject “a bad deal” at ...

World - The Guardian - November 22

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.

Huge election year worldwide sees weakening commitment to act on climate crisis

Among sweeping rightwing electoral victories across the globe, the ‘big loser of the elections has been climate’. An unprecedented year of elections around the world has underscored a sobering ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

‘Disaster is about caring. I’m not selfish any more’ – This is climate breakdown

We are used to seasonal droughts in the Karoo. But this did not stop. This is Sybil’s story. Location Sutherland, South Africa. Disaster Southern Africa drought, 2015-2023. Isabella Visagie, ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

UN climate summit’s $300bn deal slammed as ‘stage-managed’

Poorer countries concede in fight with rich world and fossil fuel producers over funds to deal with global warming

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

COP29 Climate Talks Get a Deal on Money, but Only After a Fight

The financing plan, which calls for $300 billion per year in support for developing nations, was immediately assailed as inadequate by a string of delegates.

World - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Cop29: Climate finance deal agreed but talks remain deeply divided

The deal was met with long applause, cheering, whistling and embraces but few are happy with it.. Marching in silence with their arms crossed high, activists from around the world protested the ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Rich nations raise COP29 climate finance offer in bid to break deadlock

Developed nations should pay $300 billion a year by 2035 to help poorer countries deal with climate change, according to a new draft deal from U.N. climate talks published early on Sunday, after an ...

U.N. Reaches $300 Billion Climate Financing Deal as Trump Looms

The U.S. and others have agreed to triple their annual climate financing by 2035, but the incoming administration is expected to repudiate the deal.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago

Nations at COP29 climate talks agree on $300 billion a year for poor countries

The $300 billion will go to developing countries who need the cash to wean themselves off coal, oil and gas.

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

COP29 overruns as poor countries seethe over climate cash

Developing countries urged to reject ‘bad deal’ as Cop29 climate talks falter

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

Huge election year worldwide sees weakening commitment to act on climate crisis

‘Disaster is about caring. I’m not selfish any more’ – This is climate breakdown

UN climate summit’s $300bn deal slammed as ‘stage-managed’

COP29 Climate Talks Get a Deal on Money, but Only After a Fight

Cop29: Climate finance deal agreed but talks remain deeply divided

Rich nations raise COP29 climate finance offer in bid to break deadlock

U.N. Reaches $300 Billion Climate Financing Deal as Trump Looms

Nations at COP29 climate talks agree on $300 billion a year for poor countries

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