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Activists participate in a demonstration for phasing out fossil fuels at the COP29 U.N. Climate Summit
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COP29 Azerbaijan

Finance and a transition from fossil fuels topped the agenda at the UN's COP29 climate conference, which took place in Azerbaijan's capital, Baku, from November 11-22.

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December 18, 2024

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Biden administration announces new US climate targets

Biden administration announces new US climate targets

US President Joe Biden has set new carbon emissions targets, despite Trump's plans to leave the Paris climate accord.
Nature and EnvironmentDecember 19, 2024
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COP29 deal dubbed an 'illusion' by poor nations

COP29 deal dubbed an 'illusion' by poor nations

Governments of poor countries say the financial settlement agreed to at Azerbaijan's COP29 is insufficient and unfair.
ClimateNovember 24, 202402:00 min
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What COP29 funding deal reveals about global climate action

What COP29 funding deal reveals about global climate action

Negotiators have agreed to 'at least' $300 billion in climate funding at the UN climate summit. But is it enough?
Nature and EnvironmentNovember 23, 2024
COP29-Klimagipfel

COP29: Climate funding goal falls short

COP29: Climate funding goal falls short

On the last day of the COP29 in Azerbaijan, a second draft agreement puts a number to a crucial climate finance goal.
Nature and EnvironmentNovember 22, 2024
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How will US climate policy change under Trump?

How will US climate policy change under Trump?

Donald Trump's reelection could put US commitment to reducing CO2 emissions and transitioning to clean energy at risk.
ClimateNovember 22, 202402:43 min
A male presenter faces the camera, standing in front of a stock photo from COP29 in Baku

What is Africa looking for at COP29?

What is Africa looking for at COP29?

The UN climate conference has been labeled as the "finance COP." What is Africa asking for to address climate change?
Nature and EnvironmentNovember 21, 202401:59 min
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