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COP26 latest: Pressure mounts as summit goes into overtime

Today was supposed to be COP26's last day but the summit went into overtime this evening with negotiators still working on a final deal to tackle the climate crisis.

Climate

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.

Lithuania

Delegate's 2,500-km land trip to COP26 didn't go well. He'll fly home

Marijus Gailius' 2,500km trip from Vilnius to Glasgow by land and sea was expensive, exhausting and didn't even help save the world.

Climate

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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Culture news

'Pulp' frontman releases sustainability anthem for COP26

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

Money

Can climate finance save our planet? We ask the UN

The pressure for businesses to act is rising along with global temperatures. We ask the UN’s environment finance arm if climate finance is working.

Culture news

Are McDonald's and Mariah taking aim at COP26?

The ad-campaign has received criticism for its amateur graphics but some on Twitter think it may carry a serious message.

Green News

Major European countries pledge to phase out oil and gas

The Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance was launched today at COP26 by ministers from the two lead countries.

Living

How did Singapore become a biophilic city?

After destroying 95% of its vegetation, the city has managed to establish itself as a beacon for green infrastructure.

Climate

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.

Climate

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.

Green News

Local councils trusted more than world leaders on climate, poll finds

A new poll reveals UK citizens trust local councils more than world leaders when it comes to tackling the root causes of climate change.

Conscious Travel

The quickest way to become more eco? Stop taking short-haul flights

Short-haul flights remain popular but maybe not for long, as EU countries move to phase them out.

Eco-Innovation

What will the world's first flying electric car race look like?

After completing the final tests on its cars, Airspeeder is planning to launch the first three races later this year.

Climate

This cheeky 12-year-old from Colombia might just be the next Greta

This primary school age activist is teaching adults about climate change.

Mobility

World's biggest carmakers fail to sign up to zero emissions pledge

Over 100 companies and governments signed a pledge to switch to electric vehicles by 2040, but the world's biggest carmakers and car markets weren't among them.

Climate

What is climate finance and why is it so important?

Money given to help developing countries adapt to climate change must not create new injustices, says Professor Molly Scott Cato.

Climate

This climate group has published a guide on how to sue Shell and win

After a landmark victory against the fossil fuel company, Milieudefensie drafted a how-to guide that has been published during COP26.

Tech News

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.

Climate

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.