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see moreActivists in South Korea Demand Stronger Global Action on Plastic Pollution Ahead of U.N. Talks in Busan
Hundreds of activists marched in Busan, South Korea, on Saturday, urging stronger global action against plastic waste ahead of next week’s U.N. talks on a legally binding plastic pollution treaty. Participants called for reduced production and showcased creative protests using discarded plastic.
Wealthy countries back raising COP29 climate deal to $300 billion, sources said
Wealthy nations at COP29 have agreed to raise the global climate finance target to $300 billion annually by 2035, after a previous $250 billion proposal was rejected by developing countries. Negotiations continue as a new draft is awaited.
Azerbaijan Urges COP29 Deal as Summit Nears Its End
Azerbaijan, hosting COP29, urged nations to bridge differences and finalise a financial deal to help poorer countries combat climate change. As the summit nears its end, divisions remain over funding commitments and the role of the US.
EXCLUSIVE: COP29 Negotiations: A Critical Deadlock and the Path Forward
Negotiations at COP29 in Baku face a critical impasse as sharp divisions over climate finance and fossil fuel commitments threaten progress.
Exclusive: COP29 CEO Elnur Soltanov breaks silence on fossil fuel deal claims
"Come up with the video in its full form," demands the COP29 CEO, Elnur Soltanov, in an exclusive interview with AnewZ. The chief executive has broken his silence on the claims he was using his position to organise potential fossil fuel deals.
COP29 Climate Talks Pressed to Secure $1 Trillion Annually for Vulnerable Nations
The United Nations COP29 climate change conference in Baku seeks $1 trillion annually to help vulnerable nations tackle climate change, as political tensions and Argentina’s withdrawal overshadow talks.
EXCLUSIVE: COP29 Negotiations: A Critical Deadlock and the Path Forward
Negotiations at COP29 in Baku face a critical impasse as sharp divisions over climate finance and fossil fuel commitments threaten progress.
Exclusive: COP29 CEO Elnur Soltanov breaks silence on fossil fuel deal claims
"Come up with the video in its full form," demands the COP29 CEO, Elnur Soltanov, in an exclusive interview with AnewZ. The chief executive has broken his silence on the claims he was using his position to organise potential fossil fuel deals.
COP29 Climate Talks Pressed to Secure $1 Trillion Annually for Vulnerable Nations
The United Nations COP29 climate change conference in Baku seeks $1 trillion annually to help vulnerable nations tackle climate change, as political tensions and Argentina’s withdrawal overshadow talks.
South Korea’s Plastic Waste Problem Reveals Recycling Limitations
As South Korea hosts INC-5 talks on plastic waste, critics say its 73% recycling claim hides flaws, with actual rates near 27%. Rising plastic use and financial challenges reveal limits of recycling-focused strategies.
Reykjanes Peninsula Eruptions: A Timeline of Volcanic Activity Since 2021
Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula, active again after 800 years, has seen repeated volcanic eruptions since 2021. From lava fountains to massive fissures, eruptions have reshaped the landscape, attracting tourists while prompting evacuations and safety warnings.
More than 50 countries sign UN sustainable tourism declaration
Global tourism takes a climate-conscious turn as 50+ nations sign a UN pact at COP29 in Baku, pledging greener practices.
Indonesia plans to reduce coal to 33% of energy mix by 2040, senior minister says
Indonesia is targeting an increase in renewable energy production to 42% of its energy mix by 2040, while reducing its dependency on coal power plants to 33%
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
An unusual cluster of typhoons in the West Pacific and a series of powerful hurricanes in the Atlantic are raising questions about the impact that climate change is having on tropical storms across the globe.
UN moves to unlock stuck climate financing for Afghanistan, agencies say
The U.N. is working to secure $19M in climate financing for Afghanistan, aiming to address droughts and floods without engaging Taliban authorities, as the country remains blocked from climate funds since the 2021 takeover.