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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.

The Most Reckless Trump Foreign Policy

The Trump administration's foreign policy will likely target the system of international law itself, rather than traditional adversaries like China or Russia.

What Trump Canand Probably Can'tDo to Reverse U.S. Climate Policy

Trump's climate agenda poses risks of renewed withdrawals from international agreements, significantly affecting global climate cooperation.

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.

Dread and determination: how climate scientists are preparing for Trump 2.0

Trump's second term could significantly impact U.S. climate policy, including exiting the Paris Agreement and rolling back environmental protections.

China faces crucial decisions on climate policy during second Trump term

China must navigate climate policy independently of the US, despite challenges ahead, especially under a potential Trump administration.

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.

The Most Reckless Trump Foreign Policy

The Trump administration's foreign policy will likely target the system of international law itself, rather than traditional adversaries like China or Russia.

What Trump Canand Probably Can'tDo to Reverse U.S. Climate Policy

Trump's climate agenda poses risks of renewed withdrawals from international agreements, significantly affecting global climate cooperation.

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.

Dread and determination: how climate scientists are preparing for Trump 2.0

Trump's second term could significantly impact U.S. climate policy, including exiting the Paris Agreement and rolling back environmental protections.

China faces crucial decisions on climate policy during second Trump term

China must navigate climate policy independently of the US, despite challenges ahead, especially under a potential Trump administration.
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#climate-change

World has exceeded the critical 1.5C warming threshold, study warns

Climate change has exceeded the 1.5°C limit, indicating urgent action is required to meet the Paris Agreement goals.

COP29: CO2 emissions hit new high as climate action slows DW 11/13/2024

Fossil fuel emissions are projected to rise in 2024, indicating insufficient progress towards climate targets like those set in the Paris Agreement.

Biden pledges to cut US greenhouse gases by more than 60% as he exits the world stage

Biden pledges over 60% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2035 as a cornerstone of his climate legacy.

Countries agreed to try to hold global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Is that still possible?

Climate change negotiations must focus on funding emissions cuts and adaptation to mitigate warming effects while recognizing the risks of surpassing critical temperature thresholds.

As Trump and Harris Vie for Fossil Fuel Supporters, the Climate Is Losing

Biden's climate promises remain unmet, with emissions rising initially before falling in 2023, leaving the U.S. far from Paris Agreement goals.

The World Is Having Its Hottest Year EverAgain

Earth is set to experience unprecedented heat for the second consecutive year, surpassing 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming.

World has exceeded the critical 1.5C warming threshold, study warns

Climate change has exceeded the 1.5°C limit, indicating urgent action is required to meet the Paris Agreement goals.

COP29: CO2 emissions hit new high as climate action slows DW 11/13/2024

Fossil fuel emissions are projected to rise in 2024, indicating insufficient progress towards climate targets like those set in the Paris Agreement.

Biden pledges to cut US greenhouse gases by more than 60% as he exits the world stage

Biden pledges over 60% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2035 as a cornerstone of his climate legacy.

Countries agreed to try to hold global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Is that still possible?

Climate change negotiations must focus on funding emissions cuts and adaptation to mitigate warming effects while recognizing the risks of surpassing critical temperature thresholds.

As Trump and Harris Vie for Fossil Fuel Supporters, the Climate Is Losing

Biden's climate promises remain unmet, with emissions rising initially before falling in 2023, leaving the U.S. far from Paris Agreement goals.

The World Is Having Its Hottest Year EverAgain

Earth is set to experience unprecedented heat for the second consecutive year, surpassing 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming.
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#climate-finance

I'm glad we got a deal at Cop29 but western nations stood in the way of a much better one | Mukhtar Babayev

Major climate funding deal reached at Cop29, increasing the promise to $300bn from industrialized nations, aiming for $1.3tn total financing.

Cop29 jargon buster: key terms for this year's climate conference in Azerbaijan

The future of climate finance is a pivotal topic at Cop29, essential for aiding developing countries in mitigating climate impacts.

Cop29's new carbon market rules offer hope after scandal and deadlock

The carbon credit market, once viewed as a promising solution for climate finance, is struggling due to scandals and market value plummeting.

Baku Climate Action Week focuses on business ahead of COP29

Climate finance is crucial for sustaining the Paris Agreement and addressing global climate change.

Cop29: what are carbon credits and why are they so controversial?

Countries are gathering in Baku to discuss financing solutions for climate crisis adaptation through carbon market agreements.

Cop29 climate finance deal likely to be followed by equally bitter battles

Developed countries' financial commitment at the UN Cop29 climate summit remains criticized as insufficient to address climate challenges for developing nations.

I'm glad we got a deal at Cop29 but western nations stood in the way of a much better one | Mukhtar Babayev

Major climate funding deal reached at Cop29, increasing the promise to $300bn from industrialized nations, aiming for $1.3tn total financing.

Cop29 jargon buster: key terms for this year's climate conference in Azerbaijan

The future of climate finance is a pivotal topic at Cop29, essential for aiding developing countries in mitigating climate impacts.

Cop29's new carbon market rules offer hope after scandal and deadlock

The carbon credit market, once viewed as a promising solution for climate finance, is struggling due to scandals and market value plummeting.

Baku Climate Action Week focuses on business ahead of COP29

Climate finance is crucial for sustaining the Paris Agreement and addressing global climate change.

Cop29: what are carbon credits and why are they so controversial?

Countries are gathering in Baku to discuss financing solutions for climate crisis adaptation through carbon market agreements.

Cop29 climate finance deal likely to be followed by equally bitter battles

Developed countries' financial commitment at the UN Cop29 climate summit remains criticized as insufficient to address climate challenges for developing nations.
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#us-politics

Trump called the climate crisis a scam. It could prove a gift to China.

Trump's skepticism towards climate change may allow China to increase its influence in global climate policy.

Donald Trump can't stop global climate action. If we stick together, it's the US that will lose out | Bill Hare

Trump's re-election poses a challenge for US climate action, but global progress in renewable energy remains inevitable.

Trump called the climate crisis a scam. It could prove a gift to China.

Trump's skepticism towards climate change may allow China to increase its influence in global climate policy.

Donald Trump can't stop global climate action. If we stick together, it's the US that will lose out | Bill Hare

Trump's re-election poses a challenge for US climate action, but global progress in renewable energy remains inevitable.
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#climate-action

Cop summits no longer fit for purpose', say leading climate policy experts

Future UN climate summits should only occur in countries supportive of climate action and with strict fossil fuel lobbying regulations.

Climate Leaders Debate Goal for Controlling Global Warming

UNDP launched Climate Promise 2025 to strengthen countries' carbon-cutting pledges under the Paris agreement, aiming to keep global warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius.

Cop summits no longer fit for purpose', say leading climate policy experts

Future UN climate summits should only occur in countries supportive of climate action and with strict fossil fuel lobbying regulations.

Climate Leaders Debate Goal for Controlling Global Warming

UNDP launched Climate Promise 2025 to strengthen countries' carbon-cutting pledges under the Paris agreement, aiming to keep global warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius.
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#climate-litigation

Who is legally responsible for climate harms? The world's top court will now decide

The International Court of Justice will clarify states' legal responsibility for impacts of climate change.

Shell's successful appeal will not end climate lawsuits against firms, say experts

The Shell ruling does not end climate litigation against companies, affirming corporate responsibility to reduce emissions in line with climate agreements.

Who is legally responsible for climate harms? The world's top court will now decide

The International Court of Justice will clarify states' legal responsibility for impacts of climate change.

Shell's successful appeal will not end climate lawsuits against firms, say experts

The Shell ruling does not end climate litigation against companies, affirming corporate responsibility to reduce emissions in line with climate agreements.
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#eu-climate-policy

Campaigners sue EU over grossly inadequate' 2030 climate targets

The EU is facing legal action for inadequate climate targets in sectors contributing to over half of its greenhouse gas emissions.

Climate campaigners say the EU's 2030 emissions-cutting rules are inadequate and unlawful

Environmental campaigners are challenging the EU's 2030 emissions targets for being insufficient to meet climate goals.

Campaigners sue EU over grossly inadequate' 2030 climate targets

The EU is facing legal action for inadequate climate targets in sectors contributing to over half of its greenhouse gas emissions.

Climate campaigners say the EU's 2030 emissions-cutting rules are inadequate and unlawful

Environmental campaigners are challenging the EU's 2030 emissions targets for being insufficient to meet climate goals.
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#renewable-energy

Biden's outsized impacts on global climate diplomacy

Biden rejoined Paris Agreement and elevated climate diplomat to Cabinet-level.

US's carbon emissions drop slightly, mostly due to using less coal

US carbon emissions trending downward with improvement mainly in the power grid sector.

Biden's outsized impacts on global climate diplomacy

Biden rejoined Paris Agreement and elevated climate diplomat to Cabinet-level.

US's carbon emissions drop slightly, mostly due to using less coal

US carbon emissions trending downward with improvement mainly in the power grid sector.
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Europe's top rights court to rule on landmark climate change cases

The European Court of Human Rights is set to rule on whether governments' climate change policies violate the European Convention on Human Rights.
The court's ruling on these cases could potentially set a crucial legal precedent and establish new fundamental rights related to climate stability.
#climate-activism

Climate activists across Europe block access to North Sea oil infrastructure

Climate activists in multiple European countries are staging protests against North Sea oil exploitation.
Activists demand alignment of drilling plans with Paris climate agreement.

Activists Across 6 Countries Stage Day of Action Against North Sea Oil Drilling

Climate activists in six North Sea countries are protesting government fossil fuel development.
Governments in North Sea region are not aligning plans with Paris agreement goals.

Climate activists across Europe block access to North Sea oil infrastructure

Climate activists in multiple European countries are staging protests against North Sea oil exploitation.
Activists demand alignment of drilling plans with Paris climate agreement.

Activists Across 6 Countries Stage Day of Action Against North Sea Oil Drilling

Climate activists in six North Sea countries are protesting government fossil fuel development.
Governments in North Sea region are not aligning plans with Paris agreement goals.
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Shell weakens 2030 climate targets DW 03/14/2024

Shell adjusts 2030 emissions target to 15-20% reduction in net carbon intensity from 2016 levels, previously aimed for 20% cut.
Shell prioritizes value over volume in power sales, lowering total growth of power sales which led to an update in net carbon intensity target.
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