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COP27 explained by experts: what is it and why should I care?

COP27 is the 27th Conference of the Parties (countries) that signed up to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The convention was established at the Rio Earth Summit in 1992, and has been ratified by 198 countries. They agreed to stabilise the production of greenhouse gases in order…

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COP27 must work out how to cut carbon and still develop African economies

Averting a climate disaster without compromising economic growth and development is a key issue for African countries. Energy production and use is the single biggest contributor to global warming, accounting for roughly two-thirds of human-induced greenhouse gas emissions. Yet, electricity use and access are strongly correlated with economic development.

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Climate change: the effects of extreme heat on health in Africa -- 4 essential reads

Scientists are sounding the alarm about the extreme increases in the Earth’s temperature. A new report by UNICEF warns that 2022 could be the “coldest year of the rest of our lives”. Heatwaves are becoming stronger and lasting longer. These increases are threatening the limits of human survival.

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Whalers filling gaps in climate history

Whalers from the 18th and 19th centuries are helping 21st century scientists on climate change

Salon

Extreme weather smashes global records

Extreme weather records have been smashed on every continent in the year since world leaders last met to tackle climate change.

AAP

8 billion humans: How population growth and climate change are connected as the 'Anthropocene engine' transforms the planet

At first glance, the connections between the world’s growing population and climate change seem obvious. The more people we have on this planet, the larger their collective impact on the climate.

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Hard climate truths: Everything you need to know about COP27

COP27 will feature conferences, talks and discussions between global leaders to flesh out countries' climate commitments.

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Countries hit hardest by climate change need much more money to prepare, U.N. says

Impacts from global warming hit the world's poorest countries hardest, although they're responsible for a relatively small share of climate emissions. They need more money to protect against risks.

WEKU

Third of glaciers in world heritage sites will be lost by 2050, says UN climate change report

A third of all glaciers in UN World Heritage sites will be lost within three decades, a new climate change report has warned.

Evening Standard

After six years, UN climate summit returns to Africa

The U.N. climate summit is back in Africa after six years and four consecutive Europe-based conferences

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: Farmers in Kashmir try growing saffron indoors

As climate change impacts the production of prized saffron in Indian-controlled Kashmir, scientists are shifting to a largely new technique for growing one of the world’s most expensive spices in the Himalayan region: indoor cultivation.

The Independent UK

New mindset 'key to green growth'

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday called for all stakeholders to change their business mindset and put a focus on sustainability as he touted Thailand's bio-circular-green (BCG) economic model as a solution to climate change and a core strategy for sustainable economic growth.

Bangkok Post

Using the oceans to fight climate change

Scientists consider using the oceans to mitigate climate change — a novel idea with many ethical issues

Salon

COP27: what to expect

The search for solutions to climate change is reminiscent of the tragedy of the commons, where neighbours benefit from shared goods, such as an area of pasture or an irrigation pond, but their overexploitation ends up degrading the shared resource. Faced with a situation that harms everyone involved – in…

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3 things a climate scientist wants world leaders to know ahead of COP27

World leaders and climate experts are gathering for pivotal United Nations climate change talks in Egypt. Known as COP27, the conference will aim to put Earth on a path to net-zero emissions and keep global warming well below 2℃ this century.

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Australia relies on controversial offsets to meet climate change targets. We might not get away with it in Egypt

It’s small wonder a major fossil fuel producer like Australia has relied so heavily on carbon offsets. Plant new forests - or say you will avoid clearing old ones - and you can keep approving new gas and coal developments. This year, whistleblower Professor Andrew McIntosh claimed up to 80%…

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Report shows growing number of Australians believe climate change effects already being felt

Over the past 15 years, Australians have weathered myriad natural disasters, including catastrophic bushfires, droughts and floods. A new report shows attitudes to the threats posed by climate change have shifted.

Reuters

Climate activists who targeted 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' sentenced to prison

Two Belgian climate change activists who last week targeted the famous Johannes Vermeer painting "Girl with a Pearl Earring" have been sentenced to two months in prison by the Dutch court, of which one month was suspended.

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UN’s COP27 climate change summit starts Sunday: What you need to know

World leaders say the meeting of the 197 countries that have agreed to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is key to efforts to fight climate change.

AAP

Support for gas taxes to pay climate bill

A landmark survey shows record levels of concern at the devastating impact of climate change in Australia, and frustration with governments.

The Independent UK

Egypt calls for pledge fulfillments at climate conference

Egypt’s foreign minister has urged world leaders and negotiators to deliver on previously made pledges to battle climate change ahead of this month’s U.N. summit

The Independent UK

European Central Bank pushes banks to speed up climate work

The European Central Bank is warning that many financial institutions are moving too slowly to shield themselves and Europe’s banking system from the impact of climate change

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Floods and fires make climate change a top worry for most people, report finds

A majority of Australians are worried about climate change, according to the latest Climate of the Nation report.

The Independent UK

Nobel winners call attention to Egypt political prisoners

A group of winners of the Nobel Prize for Literature have urged world leaders to raise human rights issues as they visit Egypt for the COP27 climate change conference

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Loss and damage: Who is responsible when climate change harms the world's poorest countries, and what does compensation look like?

You may be hearing the phrase “loss and damage” in the coming weeks as government leaders meet in Egypt for the 2022 U.N. Climate Change Conference.

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