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Climate engineering faces hostility- here's how scientists say it might move forwards

Climate engineering could be a last resort to prevent catastrophic climate change, but poses risks and requires thorough scientific research.

A Big Climate Goal Is Getting Farther Out of Reach

Countries are failing to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, keeping global warming on a dangerous trajectory.

US pledges 61% emissions cut by 2035 as Biden bows out

The US has set a significant emissions reduction target, but its future impact is uncertain due to upcoming political changes.

Climate engineering faces hostility- here's how scientists say it might move forwards

Climate engineering could be a last resort to prevent catastrophic climate change, but poses risks and requires thorough scientific research.

A Big Climate Goal Is Getting Farther Out of Reach

Countries are failing to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, keeping global warming on a dangerous trajectory.

US pledges 61% emissions cut by 2035 as Biden bows out

The US has set a significant emissions reduction target, but its future impact is uncertain due to upcoming political changes.
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#climate-change

Terrifying study predicts how many people will DIE from climate change

Climate change could result in 30 million deaths by 2100 due to air pollution and extreme temperatures, with significant regional disparities.

Climate Models Can't Explain What's Happening to Earth

Climate change predictions are falling short as actual warming progresses faster than models can accurately project.

Biden: No reversal of US clean energy advances ahead of Trump presidency

Biden emphasizes the urgency of combating climate change during historic Amazon visit.

Melting Glaciers Are Causing Billions of Dollars of Damage

Climate change is causing unprecedented ice loss and rising sea levels, necessitating urgent global emissions reductions.

Next massive volcanic eruption is coming. the world is not prepared

A massive volcanic eruption this century poses a one-in-six chance and humanity lacks a response plan.
Current climate instability could worsen the impact of future volcanic eruptions.

This was not normal': US scientists grapple with a year of record heat

Record heat in 2023 indicates the climate crisis may be accelerating unexpectedly.

Terrifying study predicts how many people will DIE from climate change

Climate change could result in 30 million deaths by 2100 due to air pollution and extreme temperatures, with significant regional disparities.

Climate Models Can't Explain What's Happening to Earth

Climate change predictions are falling short as actual warming progresses faster than models can accurately project.

Biden: No reversal of US clean energy advances ahead of Trump presidency

Biden emphasizes the urgency of combating climate change during historic Amazon visit.

Melting Glaciers Are Causing Billions of Dollars of Damage

Climate change is causing unprecedented ice loss and rising sea levels, necessitating urgent global emissions reductions.

Next massive volcanic eruption is coming. the world is not prepared

A massive volcanic eruption this century poses a one-in-six chance and humanity lacks a response plan.
Current climate instability could worsen the impact of future volcanic eruptions.

This was not normal': US scientists grapple with a year of record heat

Record heat in 2023 indicates the climate crisis may be accelerating unexpectedly.
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Dreaming of a white Christmas? There's hope, depending on where you live

The possibility of a white Christmas varies greatly, influenced by weather patterns and climate change.

King tides are back and what they're telling us

King tides exemplify the rising threat of sea levels, potentially flooding coastal areas more frequently.
#environmental-impact

Bizarre weather phenomenon explains why it snows near factories

CO2 and other greenhouse gases significantly contribute to global warming, with fossil fuels as the main source.

2024 Arctic Report Card: The Arctic tundra is now emitting carbon

The warming Arctic significantly impacts global weather patterns and environmental stability.

Bizarre weather phenomenon explains why it snows near factories

CO2 and other greenhouse gases significantly contribute to global warming, with fossil fuels as the main source.

2024 Arctic Report Card: The Arctic tundra is now emitting carbon

The warming Arctic significantly impacts global weather patterns and environmental stability.
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Fury as US argues against climate obligations at top UN court

The US opposes legal obligations for countries to address climate change, sparking outrage among climate justice advocates.
#developing-countries

Are All These U.N. Climate Talks Doing Any Good?

The UN climate summit ended with disappointing financial commitments, falling far short of the $1.3 trillion needed for developing nations to combat climate change.

Poor nations may have to downgrade climate cash demands, ex-UN envoy says

Poor countries face challenges in obtaining sufficient financial support for climate action amid competing demands from developed nations.

Are All These U.N. Climate Talks Doing Any Good?

The UN climate summit ended with disappointing financial commitments, falling far short of the $1.3 trillion needed for developing nations to combat climate change.

Poor nations may have to downgrade climate cash demands, ex-UN envoy says

Poor countries face challenges in obtaining sufficient financial support for climate action amid competing demands from developed nations.
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#cop29

Why it's in rich nations' interests to fund climate finance

Wealthy countries must finance decarbonization efforts in poorer nations to prevent escalating climate damages worldwide.

COP29 Climate Talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, Are Teetering

Developed and developing nations are deadlocked over climate financing at COP29, with a demand for $1.3 trillion annually to combat global warming.

UN climate talks end with $300 billion annual pledge. Here are the main takeaways

Developed countries will now contribute at least $300 billion annually to climate finance by 2035, as agreed in the Baku accord.

Why it's in rich nations' interests to fund climate finance

Wealthy countries must finance decarbonization efforts in poorer nations to prevent escalating climate damages worldwide.

COP29 Climate Talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, Are Teetering

Developed and developing nations are deadlocked over climate financing at COP29, with a demand for $1.3 trillion annually to combat global warming.

UN climate talks end with $300 billion annual pledge. Here are the main takeaways

Developed countries will now contribute at least $300 billion annually to climate finance by 2035, as agreed in the Baku accord.
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#climate-crisis

UN warns of economic carnage' if G20 leaders cannot agree on climate finance for poor countries

G20 leaders must provide financial aid for poorer nations to combat climate crisis or face severe economic repercussions.

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

The 2024 elections reflect a global decline in commitment to combat the climate crisis, despite increasing environmental disasters.

UN warns of economic carnage' if G20 leaders cannot agree on climate finance for poor countries

G20 leaders must provide financial aid for poorer nations to combat climate crisis or face severe economic repercussions.

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

The 2024 elections reflect a global decline in commitment to combat the climate crisis, despite increasing environmental disasters.
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#fossil-fuels

COP29: Carbon emissions hit high as climate action stagnates DW 11/14/2024

Current government climate actions are failing to reduce future global heating predictions.
Record fossil fuel subsidies are counteracting gains made in renewable energy investments.
A critical disconnect exists between climate change reality and government policy urgency.

COP29: Carbon emissions hit high as climate action stagnates DW 11/14/2024

Government climate action has not improved future global heating predictions over the last three years.
Existing policies are leading the world to a predicted 2.7 degrees Celsius increase in warming.

COP29: Carbon emissions hit high as climate action stagnates DW 11/14/2024

Current government climate actions are failing to reduce future global heating predictions.
Record fossil fuel subsidies are counteracting gains made in renewable energy investments.
A critical disconnect exists between climate change reality and government policy urgency.

COP29: Carbon emissions hit high as climate action stagnates DW 11/14/2024

Government climate action has not improved future global heating predictions over the last three years.
Existing policies are leading the world to a predicted 2.7 degrees Celsius increase in warming.
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Cop29 live: can the climate summit find a way to raise $1tn a year?

Shell's appeal victory doesn't end climate lawsuits against major companies.
Current policies could lead to a 2.7C rise in global temperatures by century's end.
Developing nations will need $1 trillion by 2030 for climate crisis adaptation.
$100 billion annual climate funding agreement expired in 2022, urgency remains.

Four Tropical Storms Rage Simultaneously Near the Philippines

This November marks an unprecedented occurrence of four tropical storms simultaneously in the North Pacific and South China Sea.
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