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climate-change2 years ago

"UN Climate Talks in Dubai: Delegates Agree on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels, but Loopholes Remain"

Delegates at the COP28 Summit have agreed to "transition away" from fossil fuels in a historic move, according to the talks chief. The global stocktake document, which outlines how the world will address climate change, was approved without comments, leading to a standing ovation from delegates. However, critics raised concerns about loopholes in the agreement, and small island nations expressed disappointment that the deal did not go far enough in curbing fossil fuel use. The agreement also calls for tripling renewable energy use and doubling energy efficiency, while aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

via The Associated Press|
#climate-action#climate-change#cop28-summit
human-rights2 years ago

"Protests at COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai Unveil Shocking Censorship and Unprecedented Activism"

Protests at the COP28 summit in Dubai were met with strict restrictions on speech and expression, leading to a "shocking level of censorship," according to activists. Demonstrators were not allowed to hold signs with their names or go beyond the U.N.-governed Blue Zone. Calls for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas conflict were also limited in their wording. Despite the restrictions, activists protested for a cease-fire in Gaza and climate justice, calling the action historic due to its size. Many climate activists believe that the same causes contribute to both the climate crisis and human rights issues.

via Yahoo News|
#censorship#climate-justice#cop28-summit
climate-change2 years ago

2023: Hottest Year Ever Recorded, Scientists Warn

European Union scientists have declared that 2023 will be the hottest year on record, with global mean temperatures for the first 11 months surpassing the previous highest level by 1.46 degrees Celsius. This announcement comes as governments are engaged in discussions at the COP28 summit on whether to phase out the use of CO2-emitting coal, oil, and gas. November 2023 was also the warmest November on record globally. The EU scientists emphasize the need to reach net-zero emissions as soon as possible to mitigate the escalating impacts of heatwaves and droughts. Efforts to meet the goals of the 2015 Paris Agreement are falling behind, and the EU has implemented ambitious climate change policies to cut net emissions by 55% from 1990 levels by 2030.

via Reuters|
#climate-change#cop28-summit#eu-scientists
environment2 years ago

"PM Modi's Role and India's Priorities at COP28 Summit"

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed anticipation for meaningful dialogues and collaborations at the COP-28 Summit, emphasizing the need for wealthy nations to reduce their carbon footprint before 2050. He called for concrete progress on climate finance to aid developing nations and highlighted India's expectation for a new global climate finance goal post-2025.

via Times of India|
#climate-action#climate-finance#cop28-summit
climate-change2 years ago

"Global Warming Fuels Exponential Rise in Extreme Rainfall, Study Finds"

A study by the Potsdam Institute of Climate Impact Research reveals that state-of-the-art climate models underestimate the increase in extreme rainfall caused by global warming. The study found that the intensity and frequency of heavy rainfall extremes are increasing exponentially with each increment of global warming. The findings highlight the urgent need to curb greenhouse emissions to prevent more frequent catastrophic floods. The study comes ahead of the COP28 summit, where countries will discuss climate change mitigation strategies.

via Phys.org|
#climate-change#climate-models#cop28-summit
climate-crisis2 years ago

UN Warns: Action to Combat Climate Crisis Falls Short of Adequacy

A UN report warns that the world is "woefully" unprepared for the escalating impacts of the climate crisis, with international funding for climate adaptation falling short. The report estimates that between $215bn and $387bn per year is needed for climate adaptation in poor and vulnerable countries alone, but funding actually fell by 15% in 2021. Rich nations pledged $40bn by 2025, but more action is needed. The report emphasizes the cost-effectiveness of adaptation measures and the need to limit future compensation through a loss and damage fund. Every country is underprepared for climate impacts, making adaptation a "matter of survival." The UN Secretary-General calls for action to close the adaptation gap and deliver climate justice, including taxing the windfall profits of the fossil fuel industry.

via The Guardian|
#climate-adaptation#climate-crisis#cop28-summit
climate-change2 years ago

"Europe Braces for October Heatwave Following Record-Hot September"

Europe experienced its hottest September on record, with countries like France, Germany, Poland, and the UK seeing temperatures well above average. The Copernicus Climate Change Service predicts that 2023 will be the hottest year ever recorded. High temperatures are expected to continue into October, with an October heatwave predicted in the UK. A heat dome is forecasted to develop over Western Europe, bringing temperatures as high as 37°C in Portugal and Spain. The World Meteorological Organization warns that greenhouse gases and the El Niño weather event are contributing to record-high temperatures, and the upcoming COP28 summit will focus on curbing climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

via Euronews|
#climate-change#cop28-summit#europe