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COP28 begins: 4 issues that will determine if the UN climate summit is a success, from methane to money

The United Nations climate conference is underway in Dubai, and representatives from around the world will be confronting an extraordinary array of challenges over its two weeks. They carry with them some long-held – and new – grievances, and strong expectations.

The Conversation

COP28 Dubai: What were the gains of past five UN climate summits?

As COP28 commences in Dubai, here is a look at the major outcomes of the UN’s last five COPs and where they stand.

Al Jazeera

Pressure builds to eliminate fossil fuel use as oil executive takes over climate talks

The pressure to phase out of fossil fuels is mounting on the oil company chief who Thursday took over fragile international climate negotiations that opened in Dubai amid concerns about what some say is contradictory dual roles

The Independent UK

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I'm Alive, Says Pope After Flu Scuppers COP 28 Plans

Pope Francis joked on Thursday that he was still alive, after cancelling a trip to United Nations climate talks in Dubai due to the flu, saying doctors were worried about the heat there.

International Business Times

PM Narendra Modi to address World Climate Action Summit in Dubai; Participate in three high-level events

The Prime Minister will be travelling to Dubai later this evening to attend World Climate Action Summit which is the high-level segment of the COP28. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Sunak, Cameron and King Charles each take own private jets to travel to Cop28

No 10 insists government not interested in ‘reducing people from flying’ amid environmental outrage

The Independent UK

Will COP28 mark the end of the fossil fuel era?

As the UN's annual climate summit gets underway in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, one underlying question is set to top the agenda: can the world finally agree to ditch fossil fuels? Down to Earth takes a closer look.

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Nations urged to take 'great leaps' at Cop28 UN climate conference in Dubai

The United Nations climate conference opens in Dubai on Thursday with nations under pressure to increase the urgency of action on global warming and wean off fossil fuels, amid intense scrutiny of oil-rich hosts United Arab Emirates.

Radio France Internationale

Here's why Renaissance is Beyoncé's best era yet - especially for her LGBTQ+ fans

Her allyship might not be perfect (the Dubai debacle, anyone?) but there's still huge power in one of the world's biggest stars spotlighting LGBTQ+ culture

Evening Standard

Thursday briefing: Can the UN climate summit reset the dial for global heating?

In today’s newsletter: From climate finance to greenhouse gases, a walk through the topics on the agenda at this year’s Cop28 in Dubai

The Guardian - UK

Cop28: key funding deal to help poorer nations cope with impact of climate crisis agreed – as it happened

Loss and damage fund to help poorer countries announced on first day of climate summit

The Guardian - UK

We have to balance outrage with optimism, says UN’s former climate chief

Speaking in the lead up to Cop28 in Dubai, Christiana Figueres said she has lost faith in oil companies

The Guardian - UK

Nations Urged To Take 'Great Leaps' At UN Climate Talks

The two-week-long climate negotiations being held this year in the glitzy Gulf city come at a pivotal moment, with emissions still rising and this year likely to be the hottest in human history.

International Business Times

Morning Mail: Bowen’s climate warning, theatre protest, Israeli hostage ‘killed’

Minister to tell MPs that global heating poses existential threat to Pacific region

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Breakup Rumors Swirled Around Kanye West And His Wife Bianca Censori, But Not So Fast

It was rumored that Kanye West and Bianca Censori were breaking up, but hold your horses on that.

WhatToWatch

Dubai Bling season 2: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the reality series

Dubai Bling season 2 features some cast additions and a new crop of drama. Here’s everything we know about the new episodes.

The Conversation

The path to net-zero emissions runs through industry

As government leaders and climate negotiators gather in Dubai for the COP28 United Nations climate conference, an enormous challenge looms over the proceedings: decarbonizing the global industrial sector.

The Conversation

COP28: oil pushers scrape the barrel as critical climate talks begin in Dubai

Days before the latest climate summit is due to begin in Dubai, the first flight powered entirely by “sustainable aviation fuel” landed safely in New York.

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France 24

The oil boss, the islander, the ecofeminist: Five people to watch at COP28

World leaders, scientists and activists gather in Dubai this week for the latest UN-sponsored COP summit aimed at forging a global response to the climate emergency. From the controversial Emirati host Sultan al-Jaber to climate leader and Prime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados, FRANCE 24 takes a look at some…

The Guardian - UK

Cop28 president denies on eve of summit he abused his position to sign oil deals

Sultan Al Jaber calls allegations false as the United Arab Emirates prepares to host the biggest Cop meeting yet

The Conversation

Climate change: 3 key goals Nigeria must focus on at COP28

Global environmental stakeholders will converge in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, from 30 November to 12 December 2023 for the UN Climate conference known as COP28. The conference aims to continue negotiations to address the global climate crisis. Nigeria’s main agenda in the conference is climate finance needed for climate…

The Conversation

COP28: how bad is climate change already and what do we need to do next to tackle it?

As the latest UN climate change summit (COP28) gets underway in Dubai, conversations around limiting global warming to 1.5°C will confront a harsh reality. Global temperatures have surged over the past year, with the monthly global average surpassing 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels during the summer. Some days in November have…

International Business Times

COP28 President Denies Using Climate Talks To Push Oil Deals

The Emirati president of the UN climate conference in Dubai denied Wednesday reports that he sought to use his leadership of COP28 to pursue fossil fuel deals for his country.

Evening Standard

King to deliver opening address at Cop28 climate conference

The monarch will promote peace in the region during his visit to Dubai on Friday

Evening Standard

Pope Francis cancels Cop28 trip to Dubai due to ill health

The 86-year-old sounded wheezy and barely spoke as he appeared at the Vatican on Wednesday

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