Tag: Emissions
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Ten Years After Paris: Redoubling Global Climate Ambition
Ten Years After Paris: The Journey Since COP21 Ten years have passed since the historic COP21 summit in Paris, where 195 countries united to pledge a course toward limiting global warming. The Paris Agreement set a framework: each country would submit its own nationally determined contributions (NDCs), sharpen its policies over time, and report on…
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Nigeria joins $25m push to curb methane and super pollutants
New global effort targets methane and other super pollutants Nigeria has been selected as one of seven pioneer countries to benefit from an initial $25 million funding package under the Super Pollutant Country Action Accelerator. The global initiative is designed to accelerate action on methane and other super pollutants that contribute to climate change and…
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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…
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COP30 Protest in Brazil: Belem Venue Storm by Activists
Protest at COP30 in Belem: What Happened In Belem, Brazil, a group of protesters armed with batons forced their way toward the COP30 venue, where international officials and climate delegates have been convening to negotiate action on global warming. The incident underscored the high tensions around climate policy and the urgency many activists feel to…
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COP30 Brasil: Why the World Is Behind on Climate Goals
Intro: COP30 Opens Under Pressure The COP30 summit in Brazil arrives with a familiar sense of urgency: climate negotiators must chart a path forward while the world is not on track to meet its own emissions targets. Countries have pledged reductions under the Paris Agreement, yet progress has been uneven, and many nations find themselves…
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Nigeria Targets 32% Emission Cut by 2035 as West Africa Leads on Climate Commitment
Nigeria Sets Ambitious Climate Target for 2035 Nigeria is stepping up its climate ambitions with a pledge to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 32 percent by 2035. The commitment, announced by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Leaders’ Summit, positions the country at the forefront of West Africa’s climate action. The pledge is part of…
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Nationals Vote to Ditch Net Zero Target: A Turning Point for Australia’s Climate Debate
Nationals grassroots vote signals a major shift on climate policy The Nationals’ grassroots members have voted to strip net zero from the party platform, a move that could pave the way for formal changes at a forthcoming meeting on Sunday. The outcome reframes the debate over climate policy within a key coalition partner and raises…
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Liberals Debate Net-Zero Term in Climate Policy
Background: A party rethinking its climate language The Liberal Party faced a key moment this past Friday as MPs gathered for a three-hour meeting to discuss the party’s climate strategy. The central question: should the party keep using the term “net zero” to describe its emissions goals, or abandon the familiar phrase in favor of…
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Sophie Hermans Tata Steel deal: Dutch government under fire
The deal at a glance In a move that has sparked intense political debate, demissionary minister Sophie Hermans announced a 2‑billion-euro package to shore up a major steel producer. Proponents argue the funding safeguards jobs and regional investment, while critics contend the terms do not deliver meaningful improvements on health, workers’ rights, or environmental safeguards.…