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11:25
2024 will be world's hottest on record, EU scientists say
2024 is on track to become the hottest year on record, warns the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, driven by rising global temperatures. Scientists urge stronger climate action at COP29 as extreme weather devastates regions worldwide.
09:07
UN Deputy Chief: Green Energy Transition Must Foster Prosperity and Equality
UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed urged fair policies for clean energy minerals, highlighting the need for equity, transparency, and environmental protection as demand soars worldwide.
22:53
In changing climate, retailers turning to weather strategies
Retailers like Walmart are using advanced weather data to shape local promotions and inventory, adjusting prices on seasonal items like sunscreen and winter gear. New tools help companies plan amid unpredictable weather patterns driven by climate change.
15:34
New Delhi Enforces Fines to Combat Severe Pollution Crisis
To combat the decline in air quality during the past three weeks, authorities in the capital and surrounding cities of India fined thousands of car owners and construction sites for violating pollution regulations.
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
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
09:26
UN warns of catastrophic climate impacts without dramatic emissions cuts
United Nations warned that the world is on course for a 3.1°C temperature increase by the end of the century
11:21
Samoans look to seafaring heritage to adapt to climate change
World Meteorological Organization found that ocean temperatures in the South West Pacific are increasing at up to three times the rate worldwide, while sea level rise in the region is outstripping the global average
09:00
COP29 Azerbaijan Operating Company rolls out Sustainable Energy Solutions at Conference Venue
The COP29 Azerbaijan Operating Company is committed to sustainability by using hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) at Baku Stadium to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Supported by SOCAR Green, this initiative aims to set a standard for future international events.
14:32
COP16 Biodiversity Summit Begins in Colombia
The COP16 summit in Colombia has begun, addressing the urgent global biodiversity crisis and setting the stage for further action on nature conservation, building on the Kunming-Montreal accord.