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Developed and developing countries are gearing up for heated discussions over the size of the goal and who should provide money for it
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Without proper interventions anchored on the latest and best available science, even more people would be vulnerable to disastrous impacts of tremendous economic and non-economic costs.
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A draft resolution aimed at creating a space for discussion on sun dimming technologies will be debated at the annual summit of the UN’s environment body this month
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‘Blended finance’ took centre stage at Cop28, with the Green Climate Fund among its supporters. But there are still major problems with the concept that must be addressed before considering any further expansion.
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The Nigerian government is sinking billions into the long-delayed project but economic and security problems are mounting
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Ultra free-market president Javier Milei has not so far been able to get cuts to environmental regulations through Congress
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Shell’s oil spills have ruined farms and fisheries and locals want compensation before it sells up
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Indonesia supplies the EV industry with critical battery materials but the sector’s rapid expansion is threatening the rights of Indigenous peoples
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Ex-Im’s financing would boost fossil fuel production in the Gulf state with the construction of over 450 new oil and gas wells
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The move has sparked fears of price hikes, which would exclude poorer activists and government delegates
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To fund a crackdown against gang violence, Ecuador’s recently elected president Daniel Noboa suggested a moratorium on a vote to ban an Amazon oil drilling project.
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The European Commission has proposed a 90% cut to net emissions by 2040 but has dropped specific targets for farming
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As the backlash against laws protecting nature intensifies across Europe, public pressure has helped push forests centre stage in Poland
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To compete with China, India wants to make solar panels from scratch. But dependence on its rival for key components make it a tough task
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The oil and gas giant offset part of its emissions with over a million credits from Chinese projects suspended because of integrity concerns
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Their failure to agree risks delaying help for victims of climate disasters in developing countries
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Podesta will lead US international climate diplomacy alongside his current job overseeing the rollout of domestic clean energy subsidies
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Analysts said Saudi Arabia’s government may be losing faith that the world wants to keep buying more of its oil
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Giorgia Meloni has unveiled a long-awaited plan for African development named after Enrico Mattei, founder of oil and gas giant Eni.
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Rich nations always say they need their parliaments approval for climate finance at Cops – now is the time to start
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