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UAE To Pump CO2 Into Rock As Carbon Capture Debate Rages

High in remote mountains in the oil-rich United Arab Emirates, a new plant will soon take atmospheric CO2 and pump it into rock -- part of controversial attempts to target planet-heating emissions without abandoning fossil fuels.

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.

International Business Times

U.S. should feel the heat and do more to stop climate change

This year’s annual United Nations climate summit, which starts Thursday, should bring our climate emergency back to the forefront. Americans should demand our leaders make saving the planet a priority.

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First Thing: Deal to keep 1.5C hopes alive is within reach, says Cop28 president

Sultan Al Jaber says progress means ‘unprecedented outcome’ is possible. Plus, why the UK and Greece are arguing about marbles

The Guardian - UK

What Does “Defence” Really Mean?

The United Nations prohibits the use of force except in the case of self-defence—but that can too easily be moulded into a euphemism for retaliation, revenge, and punishment

The Walrus

At least 40 civilians killed by al-Qaida-linked rebels in a Burkina Faso town, UN rights office says

The United Nations' rights office says at least 40 civilians were killed last weekend by al-Qaida-linked rebels trying to take control of a besieged town in Burkina Faso’s hard-hit northern region

The Independent UK

Emirati-designated COP28 leader forcefully denies report UAE wanted to seek oil deals in summit

The Emirati president-designate for the upcoming United Nations COP28 climate talks has forcefully denied a report alleging his nation planned to use the summit to strike oil and gas deal, a day before the summit was due to being

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India welcomes release of Israeli hostages by Hamas, calls for immediate, unconditional release of those remaining

India welcomes release of Israeli hostages by Hamas, calls for immediate, unconditional release of those still held. India has a zero-tolerance approach to terrorism and supports a two-state solution, with Israel and Palestine living side-by-side in peace and security.

The Hindu

Parag Khanna says it's time to shift from climate mitigation to adaptation

He says it's "unethical" to focus only on net zero goals rather than caring for people already affected by climate change.

Fortune

Israel and Hamas extend temporary truce for another day

Israel and Hamas confirmed that the pause in fighting will continue at least through Thursday, while more hostages and prisoners are exchanged.

WEKU

Where the Republican presidential candidates stand on Israel, Ukraine and China

Foreign policy doesn't always make headlines in presidential campaigns, but with the U.S. involved in two foreign wars — and facing a rising adversary in China, voters are paying more attention.

WEKU

Who will shine a light on the atrocities in Gaza if all the journalists are wiped out?

The mass slaughter of media workers is a horror within a horror. Where is the outcry from the global journalistic community, asks Guardian columnist Owen Jones

The Guardian - UK

Israel-Hamas truce: How much aid has entered Gaza?

Aid has come in, some of it reaching north Gaza too. But it’s too little, warn humanitarian agencies.

Al Jazeera

Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 54

The truce is nearing its end as Israel escalates crackdown in the occupied West Bank; here are the recent updates.

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The Guardian - UK

What is Cop28 and why does it matter?

UN climate summit begins in Dubai on 30 November and will readdress finance for loss and damage

The Guardian - UK

Wednesday briefing: How Rishi Sunak’s tantrum over the Parthenon marbles turned into a Greek tragedy

In today’s newsletter: Why the sculptures, taken by Lord Elgin in 1802, are still causing diplomatic strife 220 years later

International Business Times

COP28 Puts Out Welcome Mat To Lobbyists

"All views are welcome. All views are needed," declared Sultan Al Jaber, president of the UN's COP28 and head of the Emirates state oil and gas company in the run-up to the climate talks in Dubai.

The Guardian - UK

Most sponsors of Cop28 have not signed up to UN-backed net zero targets

Firms including Bank of America have made no commitment to cut emissions in line with target system, analysis finds

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International Business Times

Final Debates Begin In Hong Kong's Largest Security Trial

Hong Kong's largest-ever national security trial began final arguments Wednesday, more than 1,000 days after authorities filed charges against 47 democracy activists under a law imposed by China to quell dissent.

The Guardian - UK

Deal to keep 1.5C hopes alive is within reach, says Cop28 president

Exclusive: Sultan Al Jaber says progress means ‘unprecedented outcome’ is possible

The Guardian - UK

10 ways the climate crisis and nature loss are linked

The natural world is caught in a vicious cycle – extreme weather is destroying natural habitats and wildlife, yet these are crucial to fighting the climate crisis

The Guardian - UK

‘A biodiversity catastrophe’: how the world could look in 2050 – unless we act now

The climate crisis, invasive species, overexploitation of resources and pollution could break down crucial ecosystems. We asked experts to lay out the risks and offer some solutions

The Independent UK

Climate contradictions key at UN talks. Less future warming projected, yet there's more current pain

Experts say the world is heading for considerably less warming than projected a decade ago, but that good news is overwhelmed by much more pain from current climate change than scientists anticipated

International Business Times

Young Rohingya Leave Bangladesh Camps For University Dream

Muhammed Hasson said a painful goodbye to his parents in a refugee camp in Bangladesh before embarking on a dangerous sea journey, refusing to let Myanmar's crackdown six years ago on Rohingyas like him crush his dream of attending university.

International Business Times UK

Less Than 1% Of Aid Funding Is Put Towards Fighting Gender-Based Violence

While humanitarian support is huge, researchers have found that one-fifth of one per cent of the aid funds was spent on reducing gender-based violence.

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