Tag: COP
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Global Climate Talks End Without Pact to Phase Out Fossil Fuels
Belem, Brazil — No Accord on Phasing Out Fossil Fuels as Climate Talks Close The United Nations’ annual climate conference concluded over the weekend without a concrete commitment to phase out fossil fuels, underscoring the deep rifts between nations over the path to a low‑carbon future. Held in Belem, Brazil, the talks highlighted the political…
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Methane Cuts at COP Fall Short of 30% Target by 2030
Overview: Limited Gains, Large Gaps At the COP gathering, a new analysis shows that the international push to curb methane emissions is falling well short of what science and policy makers say is needed. The report estimates that the commitments currently on the table would translate into roughly an 8% cut in methane emissions by…
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Methane Cuts Fall Short: Global Commitments vs 2030 Target
Overview: Commitments vs. Reality Efforts to curb methane emissions, a short-lived but potent greenhouse gas, are falling short of the pace required to meet climate goals. A new report assessing international promises shows that current commitments would reduce methane emissions by only about 8% by 2030, far below the 30% target widely cited by climate…