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COP27: EU left 'disappointed' by lack of ambition in final deal

A call to phase down all fossil fuels, including gas and oil, was blocked by Saudi Arabia, Russia and other big emitters.

Egypt

COP27: Mixed reactions over what climate summit did and didn't achieve

For the first time, the nations of the world have decided to help pay for the damage an overheating world is inflicting on poor countries.

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EU seeks to be competitive in the race for rare earth metals

Countries are racing to get rare earth metals and other critical minerals, some of which are necessary for the climate transition.

Destinations

Budget traveller? You might have to give these destinations a miss

Countries implementing schemes to target rich travellers say it aims to combat overtourism and safeguard the environment.

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Green News

Everything we know so far about the COP27 deal emerging from Egypt

The draft cover decision has been released, but leaves many questions around loss and damage - plus a possible typo - unanswered.

Climate

These wealthy nations are spending 30 times more on arms than climate

The top military spenders, which include Britain, the US and France, also emit the most greenhouse gases.

Green News

EU proposes loss and damage fund in possible COP27 breakthrough

The climate compensation issue has been one of the thorniest issues at the conference, with wealthy nations holding out against the demand.

Green News

Lab-grown meat cleared for human consumption in the US

The FDA has approved a cultivated chicken product for human consumption, paving the way for lab-grown meat on the shelves.

Green News

Women are leading climate talks on COP27's toughest topic

Nearly all of the key players in negotiations on loss and damage are women.

Green News

What is and isn’t in the UN’s draft COP27 climate deal

Experts now say that talks are likely to go beyond the Friday deadline.

Food and Drink

France celebrates the first bottle of Beaujolais Nouveau 2022

At just after midnight, the first bottle of this year’s Beaujolais Nouveau was opened in France despite a lower production because of bad weather

Green News

Grants vs loans at COP27: Japan defends its outlier status on finance

Japan gave €7.6 bn more than its fair share of historical emissions.

Climate

Ecosia introduces climate ratings for big companies on search results

The not-for-profit search engine is adding a feature that will rate the climate pledges of major corporations.

Destinations

St Mark’s Basilica in Venice saved from high tides by glass barrier

Newly-installed glass barriers have managed to keep a high tide from flooding Venice’s ancient basilica.

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Watch: Activists stage COP27 protest for climate justice in Africa

Protesters and leaders of countries flooded or parched due to climate change are pleading at the COP27 summit for an urgent financial lifeline from richer nations.

World News

Watch : Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon reaches a record high

Deforestation in the Brazilian part of the Amazon rainforest has hit a record level, the highest since satellite tracking began in 2015, according to government data.

Egypt

Watch: Protesters call for compensation from wealthy nations at COP27

Demonstrators have called on wealthy nations to pay fair compensation for the global impacts of the climate crisis, while protesting outside the COP27 climate conference in Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt on Friday.

Art

Climate activists "underestimate the fragility" of artworks

A statement, cosigned by nearly a hundred museum directors, has warned of the damage to artworks involved targeted by environmental activists.

Green News

Global South women should be ‘leaders, not victims’ in climate crisis

“Indigenous, Afro-descendant, and local community women and girls should be leaders of climate action, not victims of climate policies,” says Archana Soreng, youth climate activist.

Green News

Fossil fuel emissions set to reach record high in 2022

The Ukraine war and COVID recovery will push global emissions to record-breaking levels this year.