Dubai’s United Nations climate summit has attracted a record number of fossil fuel industry representatives, with more than 1,300 employees from organizations linked to the industry registering to attend this year’s COP28. This is more than triple the amount of attendees from the previous year. The rise in numbers can be attributed to new rules …
While filling in for President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris flew to Dubai in the Middle East to address two long-standing challenges: climate change and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, crossing political crosscurrents amid the nearing 2024 presidential race. Harris arrived in Dubai for barely 24 hours, spending more time traveling to the United Arab Emirates …
DUBAI: India and China were among 118 nations that did not pledge to work towards increasing the global renewable energy generation capacity and energy efficiency at the recent UN climate summit. This stance is in contrast with the global consensus to move away from fossil fuels. Despite rapid advancements in non-fossil energy generation like solar …
A group of 70 major oil and gas companies made a groundbreaking announcement at COP28, committing to reduce methane emissions by 80 to 90% by the end of the decade. This move represents a significant milestone in the ongoing battle against climate change. During the COP28 summit, Vice President Kamala Harris also unveiled new regulations …
For the first time ever, food and agriculture were the focus of discussions at the annual United Nations climate conference in 2023. Over 130 countries signed a declaration on Dec. 1, pledging to prioritize their food systems in national strategies for addressing climate change. This is a significant move, as the global food supply is …
Members of the Indigenous Environmental Network’s COP28 delegation that participated in the Local Communities and Indigenous Peoples Platform 10th meeting of the Facilitative Working Group in Dubai, UAE. (Photo/International Environmental Network) The International Environmental Network (IEN) will host a panel on Saturday at the nine-day Conference of Parties (COP28) now underway in Dubai, United Arab …
Bill Gates warns the world is expected to exceed 2 degrees Celsius of global warming. This came as leaders gathered in Dubai for the United Nations’ annual climate summit. Gates acknowledged that while progress has been made, the 2-degree goal might be missed, requiring adaptation to become a priority. Bill Gates arrives for a press …
In Dubai, the annual U.N. climate talks are underway, but many still don’t understand their significance. The wonky jargon, non-binding decisions, and massive greenhouse gas emissions produced by the event raise questions about their value. However, these talks play a crucial role in exerting peer pressure on nations to comply with climate goals. They also …
International climate talks became a power struggle on Friday as over 130 world leaders, including Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, were set to address the United Nations climate conference in Dubai over the next two days. However, two key players, President Joe Biden and China’s President Xi Jinping, …
Article on the Affected Wildlife Species by Climate Change Climate change often emphasizes the danger to humans, but wildlife is equally affected, if not more so. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) recently calculated that 12,260 threatened species are at risk of extinction due to the climate change crisis. Three women are …