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COP president Babayev optimistic about outcome after five days

A letter signed by global leaders and renowned climate scientists calls for reform of the COP process.

Earth News

COP29: World leaders gather for day two of the UN climate conference

Euronews Green brings you the latest updates from the UN climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Earth News

How Trump’s election win is looming over negotiations at COP29 in Baku

The US is the second largest greenhouse gas emitter and by far the highest historical emitter in the world.

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What does Trump’s win mean for global climate action?

Trump's victory could be a 'major blow' for global climate action but experts say it may not slow the roll of the green transition.

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Greens fear the EU may have to keep global climate action alive

‘We don’t want other leaders and other countries laughing at us anymore,’ Donald Trump said in June 2017 when he formally announced America’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, the international deal signed in December 2015 to halt global heating. He’s promised to do it again.

Climate

Current climate plans put world on track for 3.1C of warming, UN warns

Governments need to step up with stronger NDCs, the report says, while highlighting the role of solar, wind and forests.

Climate

Too big to succeed? Experts on what climate COPs get wrong

‘COP urgently needs to change,’ campaigners say. Here are the key reforms and alternatives that experts are proposing.

Climate Now

How are greenhouse gas emissions monitored?

In partnership with Copernicus

In this week’s Climate Now debate, we heard how the process of monitoring greenhouse gas emissions is fundamental to pinpointing the world’s biggest emitters and spurring action to bring about reductions. You can watch the highlights of the live debate in the video at the top of this article.

Earth News

Could the shift to EVs spell the end of fossil fuels?

Although China is increasingly producing green energy, there are concerns that demands for fossil fuel could grow elsewhere in Asia.

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Experts question COP leaders’ push for stronger climate plans

Top climate negotiators urged countries to put forward more ambitious climate plans but critics say they aren't cutting back themselves.

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Is keeping global warming below 1.5C now out of reach?

The ability of some governments to roll out climate policies could push the world over the Paris Agreement limit.

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July was the second hottest month ever recorded

Temperatures narrowly missed the record set in July last year.

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Why you should prepare for climate disasters with your neighbours

Unsure what you can do about the climate crisis? Community action is key, says the Climate Majority Project.

Climate

Which countries are most supportive of a fossil fuel phaseout?

The biggest ever public survey on climate change shows widespread support for stronger action.

Climate

Babies are suing South Korea over climate in East Asian first

Tomorrow’s hearing follows successful examples in Europe, and campaigners hope it will lead to more climate litigation in Asia.

Economy

Alarming lack of charging points keeps EU climate goals out of reach

The EU needs mass-market adoption of electric cars in all states to achieve Europe’s ambitious CO2-reduction targets but lacks the public charging infrastructure to meet them, according to a new report.

Earth News

Record debt could delay climate adaptation, experts warn

The UN Environment Programme estimates that developing nations will need up to €364 trillion each year in public finance for climate adaptation this decade.

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Two years left ‘to save the world’, UN climate chief warns

United Nations executive climate secretary Simon Stiell said he knows his warning may sound melodramatic but action over the next two years is “essential".

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Good news: Germany is on track to reach 2030 emissions target

Germany is leading the way in Europe on the road to a greener future.

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Why the world parliament for the environment is meeting in Kenya

Every two years, all 193 UN Member States come together to address critical environmental issues facing the planet.