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COP29 Approves Carbon Credit Standards, Paving Way for Global Market
Countries at COP29 in Baku approved carbon credit quality standards, paving the way for a U.N.-backed global carbon market to launch next year. The move aims to fund emission-reducing projects, though critics argue it lacks protections for impacted communities.
07:41
New Jersey Wildfire Continues Despite Overnight Rainfall
A deadly wildfire along the New York-New Jersey border has killed one person and scorched 5,000 acres. Despite overnight rain, strong winds continue to fuel the blaze, which remains only 20% contained.
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New UN report reveals record rise in CO2 emissions
The start of COP29 in Baku coincided with the release of new United Nations data that shows a record 11% increase in global CO2 emissions over the past 20 years. This highlights the critical need for urgent international action to tackle climate change.