Climate Summit President Claims Fossil Fuel Phase-Out Not Necessary for 1.5C Limit The president of the COP28 climate summit, Sultan Al Jaber, recently caused a stir among climate scientists and advocates by claiming there is no scientific basis for phasing out fossil fuels to keep global warming within 1.5 degrees Celsius. This has become one …
With Planet Earth’s temperature on the rise, the U.N. climate talks in Dubai recently honed in on its effects on human health. The COP28 summit in Dubai shifted from two days of impassioned appeals and calls for unity from world leaders to addressing health concerns, including the death of over 7 million people annually due …
As global leaders and delegates convene in Dubai for the annual UN climate summit, a new analysis reveals the potential inundation and submersion of previous host cities by rising ocean waters. The escalation of planet-warming pollution has led to severe droughts, deadly floods, and the rapid melting of glaciers and ice worldwide. Scientists project a …
In a move to help advance U.S. climate efforts, the Biden administration has unveiled a rule, issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Saturday, focused on dramatically reducing methane emissions in the oil and natural gas industry. Advocates for this measure, including President Joe Biden, EPA Administrator Michael Regan, and Vice President Kamala Harris, …
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Al-Jaber, president of COP28 and head of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Co., announced that fifty oil companies representing nearly half of global production have committed to achieving near-zero methane emissions and ending routine flaring in their operations by 2030. The move, however, has been labelled a “smokescreen” by …
Dubai hosts the 28th Conference of the Parties of the U.N. climate conference, against the backdrop of a warming world and ongoing conflicts. The stakes are high, but few expect major progress this year. To meet the Paris climate accord’s target, the burning of fossil fuels must be reduced. However, discussions are more likely to …
As government leaders and climate negotiators gather in Dubai for the COP28 United Nations climate conference, the daunting task of decarbonizing the global industrial sector looms large. The industrial sector accounted for over 30% of total greenhouse gas emissions in recent years, making it the single largest emitting sector when accounting for its electricity use …
KING GEORGE ISLAND, Antarctica (AP) — United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres made a historic arrival at the southernmost point of the globe, just as the world prepares for the crucial international climate talks at COP28. Guterres has been a vocal advocate for drastic reductions in carbon emissions to safeguard this fragile environment from irreversible damage. …
MINNEAPOLIS — The United Nations has issued a sobering update on the state of our efforts to combat climate change. According to the report, global warming is projected to exceed the targets set in 2015 by a significant margin. The Paris Climate Accord was established with the aim of preventing catastrophic warming. However, the latest …
Earth is hurtling towards a rise of 2.5 to 2.9 degrees Celsius (4.5 to 5.2 degrees Fahrenheit) due to global warming since pre-industrial times, as calculated by a recent United Nations report. The world is on track to surpass the internationally agreed-upon climate threshold. In order to have a fifty-fifty chance of staying within the …