14:51
Lahore air pollution hits historic high
Unprecedented air pollution levels in Pakistan's second-largest city of Lahore prompted authorities to take emergency measures
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09:23
Deadly Floods in Spain Highlight Urgency of Climate Action, UN Warns
In response to devastating floods that have claimed over 150 lives in Spain, the UN is emphasizing the need for immediate global action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
23:50
Azerbaijan plans to introduce a green investment guideline at COP29
Azerbaijan will unveil a new set of sustainable investment standards at the COP29 U.N. climate talks, with support from over 100 countries. The Central Bank aims to simplify green finance and announce funding commitments for green projects by 2030.
19:33
World reportedly set to miss Paris climate targets due to nitrous oxide increase
A new global report highlights the urgent need to reduce nitrous oxide emissions, as failing to do so threatens the Paris climate agreement's goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
12:11
Diwali celebrations hit air quality in New Delhi
New Delhi topped global pollution charts Friday as Diwali firecracker celebrations worsened air quality to hazardous levels, despite a ban. Seasonal crop burning further compounded the smog, leaving the city blanketed in thick, dense pollution.
11:34
Current climate pledges still fall way short on Paris goals, UN body says
The UN warns that national pledges to cut greenhouse gas emissions fall far short of what's needed to combat climate change. As countries prepare for COP29 in Baku, stronger commitments are essential to limit global warming to 1.5°C.
11:03
Guterres Calls for Urgent Action to Combat Plastic Pollution Crisis
UN Secretary-General António Guterres urges negotiators in Cali, Colombia, to create an “ambitious, credible, and just” treaty to combat plastic pollution, emphasizing the need for urgent action and recognition of waste-pickers' vital role in recycling efforts.
10:57
Countries launch nature coalition at UN COP16 talks, warn of human extinction
Colombia leads a 20-nation coalition at COP16 to make "peace with nature," aiming to halt biodiversity loss by 2030.
08:48
Ahead of COP29, report finds rising deaths linked to climate change
A new report highlights escalating health risks from climate change, with more dangerous temperatures and worsening conditions, while calling for greater recognition of health in climate negotiations.
13:32
Norway's wealth fund falls short on climate ambitions, NGO says
The world’s largest sovereign wealth fund, valued at $1.8 trillion, is criticized for not meeting its climate goals, voting against 17 of 21 key climate resolutions this year, despite aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050 in line with the Paris Agreement.
12:37
Climate Plans Fall Short: Global Warming Goals Unmet
The United Nations has published its 2024 Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) Synthesis Report