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Latest draft COP26 deal waters down language on ending coal use

The change in wording compared to an earlier version of the draft suggested a shift away from unconditional demands that some fossil fuel exporting countries have objected to.

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COP26: Five key takeaways as climate negotiations near crunch time

"We're not there yet," said the COP26 chair as the summit drew to a close. Here are some of the key takeaways as Day 11 wraps up.

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'Pulp' frontman releases sustainability anthem for COP26

Cocker says the climate crisis is moving to the centre of public consciousness.

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COP26 latest: Cautious optimism after US-China deal announced

A US-China deal receives a cautious welcome as COP26 turns its focus to building greener cities. Here is what you need to know as Day 11 gets underway.

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COP26: Five takeaways as negotiators review draft climate deal

A draft climate deal gets mixed reviews while countries and companies make pledges to green the transport sector: here are some of Wednesday's key takeaways at COP26.

Climate

The first person to be diagnosed with climate change lives in Canada

150,000 people die a year from climate change. So why has the first diagnosis just been given, and how significant is it?

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Euroviews. A marketeer's dilemma: Creating demand in a world that needs less

The co-founder of UK brand consultancy, Firehaus reflects on his role in the climate crisis and what the industry can do next.

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COP26 latest: US and China agree to strengthen climate cooperation

Follow our live updates as diplomats negotiate on the first draft decision released this morning and the summit turns its focus to the transport sector.

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UPDATED: First draft of COP26 climate deal is released

It urges countries to strengthen their climate plans by the end of next year and, for the first time, calls for the phasing out of coal and fossil fuel subsidies.

Climate

This pilot is capturing our Blue Planet from a new perspective

We speak to a commercial pilot about his photography from the cockpit and the future of aviation.

Climate

Five takeaways as Little Amal arrives at COP26

The clock is ticking for negotiators to reach a deal and, as one official puts it, 'climate change is sexist.'

Climate

Tuvalu minister stands knee-deep in seawater to address world leaders

The leader from the Pacific Island nation used his speech to draw attention to a threat that faces many low-lying countries.

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Euroviews. COP26: Make ecocide a crime against humanity | View

The EU has the chance to be a trailblazer in halting our wanton destruction of the natural world. There's no time to lose, writes Nina de Ayala Parker

Climate

COP26 latest: 'We still have a mountain to climb,' says summit chair

The UN climate conference turns its focus to the impacts of climate change on women and girls as the clock ticks to strike an overarching deal to limit global warming. Follow our live updates.

Nature

Caterpillars are secretly making climate change worse, study says

These leaf-guzzling animals are driving up carbon emissions in the atmosphere.

Green News

Has the UN ‘failed to address’ the root causes of climate change?

As official proceedings took a break, activists, experts and campaigners came together to present four hours of evidence about the UNFCCC's inaction on climate change.

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COP26 latest: 'We're still falling short', Obama tells COP26

Former US President Barack Obama weighs in as the UN climate summit enters its final and decisive week. Follow our live updates here.

Eco-Innovation

Half the water in a toilet flush could power your home

Earthshot Prize-winner Enapter starts mass production to bring green hydrogen to everyone.

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COP26: Five takeaways as climate protests go global on Day 6

Nature was the theme of the Day at COP26. But the action unfolded well beyond Glasgow, with climate protests taking place across the world from Sydney to Paris.

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COP26 latest: Climate protests go global

Today the action does not just unfold in Glasgow but across continents as COP26 climate protests go global. Follow them live on this page.