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2024 breaks 1.5°C warming threshold

Global temperatures exceeded 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels in 2024 for the first time, driven by record emissions and extreme weather patterns, highlighting the urgent need for decisive climate action.

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COP29 advances global carbon market

COP29 in Azerbaijan set key rules for carbon credit trading, boosting the global carbon market. Early adopters like Japan, Singapore, and South Korea aim to meet climate goals, while ASEAN explores a regional approach for emissions reduction and economic growth.

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Exclusive: Highland Park resident speaks on LA wildfires escape

Highland Park resident Sabrina gives a firsthand account of fleeing the devastating Southern California wildfires, as fierce 80 mph winds drive the Eaton Fire toward residential areas. In an exclusive interview, Sabrina details her experience joining the other 130,000 displaced citizens.

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Tragic aircraft crash during landing in Ubatuba, Brazil

A Cessna CJ1+ aircraft (PR-GFS) crashed while landing at Gastão Madeira State Airport (UBT) in Ubatuba, Brazil, on 9 January 2025, amidst adverse weather. The crash, which claimed the pilot’s life and injured seven others, has raised concerns over private aviation safety in Brazil.

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World Court to open climate change hearings

The United Nations' top court on Monday starts hearings on the legal obligation of countries to fight climate change and the consequences for states of contributing to global warming, the outcome of which could influence litigation worldwide.

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Australia-Pacific COP31 bid faces uncertainty

The decision on who will host COP31 has been postponed until next June. Regardless of whether Australia wins the bid, the world's third-largest fossil fuel exporter must focus on creating a plan to phase out its coal and gas production, Eco-Business reports.