The Latest Breaking News from COP28

Greenhouse gas emissions soar – with China, US and India most at fault

Satellite tracking data shows many countries and firms do not provide accurate figures

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2023

Duel in the Desert: Fossil Fuel Giants and Environmentalists Face Off Over Energy Transition at COP28

Amid revelations over host country UAE using climate conference to strike oil and gas deals, the lack of financing for clean energy looms over the globe.

Capital & Main · Dec 2, 2023

Capital cities crowded with pro-Palestine protests – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Dec 2, 2023

In Dubai, Harris deals with 2 issues important to young voters: climate and Gaza

Vice President Harris gave her most extensive comments to date on the fighting in Gaza, emphatically calling on Israel to do more to protect civilians.

WEKU · Dec 2, 2023

50 Oil And Gas Companies Pledge To Cut Operational Emissions

Fifty oil and gas companies representing 40 percent of global production pledged to decarbonise their operations by 2050 at the UN's COP28 climate talks in Dubai on Saturday.

International Business Times · Dec 2, 2023

Humza Yousaf announces £2m loss and damage funding for vulnerable countries at COP28

HUMZA Yousaf has announced a further £2 million in funding for loss and damage caused by climate change in marginalised communities at COP28.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 2, 2023

Nations rally behind renewables with pledges to triple capacity by 2030

At least 118 countries on Saturday signed up to a commitment to triple the world's renewable energy capacity by 2030. The deal came as world-leaders gathered for a third day of the Cop28 summit in Dubai.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 2, 2023

Oil companies pledge to lower methane emissions at COP28

Promises made by attending countries include commitments to the Green Climate Fund and renewable energy sources.

Al Jazeera · Dec 2, 2023

Pope Francis Calls on Leaders at COP28 to 'Turn Corner' on Climate

The 86-year-old pontiff also said the world should move to end using fossil fuels

Latin Times · Dec 2, 2023

Lula’s bid to style himself climate leader at Cop28 undermined by Opec move

Brazilian president’s plans to approve new fossil fuel projects sit awkwardly with pledge to meet 1.5C target

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2023