Natural carbon sinks alone cannot halt global warmingClimate
SourceNovember 18, 2024
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Natural carbon sinks alone cannot halt global warming
In a new study1, led by the University of Oxford’s Department of Physics and published in Nature, an international group of authors who developed the…

UN climate chief at deadlocked COP29: ‘Cut the theatrics’News
SourceNovember 18, 2024
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UN climate chief at deadlocked COP29: ‘Cut the theatrics’
By Nick Perry, Benjamin Legendre and Julien Mivielle | AFP Baku, Azerbaijan (Updated) - The UN's climate chief told countries at the deadlocked COP29 summit…

Denmark’s major parties agree on carbon tax on livestock: governmentNews
SourceNovember 18, 2024
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Denmark’s major parties agree on carbon tax on livestock: government
Copenhagen, Denmark | AFP - Denmark's government said Monday that the country's major parties had agreed on the details of the world's first carbon tax…

EU to ‘lead’ on climate finance but others must join: commissionerNews
SourceNovember 18, 2024
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EU to ‘lead’ on climate finance but others must join: commissioner
Baku, Azerbaijan | AFP - The EU's climate commissioner on Monday said the bloc would take the lead in paying climate finance to poorer countries,…

Gen Z workers: values matter, and so does financial securityScience
SourceNovember 18, 2024
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Gen Z workers: values matter, and so does financial security
Born from 1995 to 2012, Gen Z is motivated by financial pragmatism, personal achievement, and values-driven work distinctive from older generations. Despite appearances and tongue-wagging…

Image of the day: The Dhofar Mountains, OmanNews
SourceNovember 17, 2024
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Image of the day: The Dhofar Mountains, Oman
The Dhofar Mountains in southern Oman are home to the desert cloud forest, a unique ecosystem supporting a rich diversity of wildlife. During the monsoon…

Super Typhoon Man-yi makes landfall on the Philippines’ main island Luzon: govt forecasterNews
SourceNovember 17, 2024
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Super Typhoon Man-yi makes landfall on the Philippines’ main island Luzon: govt forecaster
Manila, Philippines | AFP - Super Typhoon Man-yi slammed into the Philippines' most populous island on Sunday, with the national weather service warning of flooding,…

Image of the day: Punjab, Pakistan faces record-high air pollutionNews
SourceNovember 16, 2024
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Image of the day: Punjab, Pakistan faces record-high air pollution
Severe air pollution is a common issue in South Asia in the autumn and winter, occurring when cold air traps dust, emissions, and smoke from…

Trump’s Republican allies tread lightly on Paris pact at COP29News
SourceNovember 16, 2024
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Trump’s Republican allies tread lightly on Paris pact at COP29
By Laurent Thomet and Ivan Couronne | AFP Baku, Azerbaijan - Donald Trump's Republican allies in Congress showed up at UN climate talks to tout…

How climate change feeds our warsClimate
SourceNovember 16, 2024
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How climate change feeds our wars
Climate funding cutClimate change and violent conflict A twin crisis faces the people of Myanmar, but while the war could end tomorrow, climate change will…

Tens of thousands flee as Typhoon Man-yi nears PhilippinesNews
SourceNovember 16, 2024
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Tens of thousands flee as Typhoon Man-yi nears Philippines
By Cecil MORELLA | AFP Manila, Philippines (UPDATED) - Philippine authorities ordered all vessels back to shore and people in coastal communities to leave their…

Countries commit to 6x Global Energy Storage and modernize grid to advance clean energy economyNews
SourceNovember 15, 2024
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Countries commit to 6x Global Energy Storage and modernize grid to advance clean energy economy
Baku, Azerbaijan | WRI (Corrected) – At COP29, countries including UK, Uruguay, Belgium and Sweden committed to increasing the amount of global energy storage sixfold…

How ‘vaccinating’ plants could reduce pesticide use and secure global food suppliesScience
SourceNovember 15, 2024
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How ‘vaccinating’ plants could reduce pesticide use and secure global food supplies
As the climate crisis alters familiar growing conditions, we urgently need to find ways of protecting the world against famines. Currently, our food system is…

Oil execs work COP29 as NGOs slam lobbyist presenceNews
SourceNovember 15, 2024
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Oil execs work COP29 as NGOs slam lobbyist presence
By Delphine Paysant with Kelly Macnamara in Paris Baku, Azerbaijan | AFP - Oil executives and lobbyists descended on COP29 in Baku for "energy day"…

LIST and UNHCR to launch early warning system for emergenciesNews
SourceNovember 14, 2024
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LIST and UNHCR to launch early warning system for emergencies
The warning system would help humanitarian actors to better anticipate critical situations, deliver timely alerts and respond accordingly. The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), in coordination…

Billionaires held to account as campaigners demand ‘Energy of the People’ at COP29News
SourceNovember 14, 2024
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Billionaires held to account as campaigners demand ‘Energy of the People’ at COP29
Baku, Azerbaijan – At a powerful press conference today at COP29, Indigenous leaders and climate campaigners launched two critical campaigns to underscore the urgent need…

COP29 host tries to calm waters after diplomatic turmoilNews
SourceNovember 14, 2024
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COP29 host tries to calm waters after diplomatic turmoil
By Delphine PAYSANT | AFP Baku, Azerbaijan - Host Azerbaijan tried to bring down the diplomatic temperature in Baku on Thursday after a French minister…

Image of the day: November heatwave hits the Canary Islands, SpainClimate
SourceNovember 13, 2024
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Image of the day: November heatwave hits the Canary Islands, Spain
During the second weekend of November 2024, the Spanish Canary Islands were affected by a light haze and record-breaking temperatures for the month. La Aldea…

Research highlights gaps in EU’s sustainable finance frameworkNews
SourceNovember 13, 2024
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Research highlights gaps in EU’s sustainable finance framework
The EU’s sustainable finance framework urgently needs to expand. In its current form, the taxonomy will not meet the Paris Climate Agreement target of limiting…

Winners of Applied Microbiology International Horizon Awards 2024 announcedNews
SourceNovember 13, 2024
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Winners of Applied Microbiology International Horizon Awards 2024 announced
Applied Microbiology International - The prizes, awarded by the learned society Applied Microbiology International (AMI), celebrate the brightest minds in the field and promote the…

Fossil fuel emissions to hit new record in 2024: researchersNews
SourceNovember 13, 2024
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Fossil fuel emissions to hit new record in 2024: researchers
By Kelly MACNAMARA | AFP Paris, France - Planet-warming carbon dioxide emissions from oil, gas and coal rose to a new record high this year,…

Image of the day: Greek chestnut harvest affected by extreme weather conditionsNews
SourceNovember 12, 2024
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Image of the day: Greek chestnut harvest affected by extreme weather conditions
In the Greek village of Kissos, chestnuts trees have been affected by months of extreme heat and drought following the country’s warmest winter and summer…

Scientists call for G20 action on supply chain dataNews
SourceNovember 12, 2024
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Scientists call for G20 action on supply chain data
G20 countries need to collect comprehensive supply chain data, according to a policy brief by the Complexity Science Hub and other research institutions. Vienna |…

Environment groups lose appeal in Shell climate caseNews
SourceNovember 12, 2024
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Environment groups lose appeal in Shell climate case
The Hague, Netherlands | AFP - Dutch judges ruled Tuesday against an appeal by climate groups who said oil giant Shell was not doing enough…
