Agribusiness lobbyists maintain strong influence at COP29 climate summit

Hundreds of industrial agriculture lobbyists, representing major meat, dairy and pesticide companies, used COP29 in Baku to push market-driven climate "solutions," raising concerns about conflicts of interest in the talks.Rachel Sherrington reports for DeSmog.In short:Over 200 agriculture lobbyists, many tied to corporations like JBS, Bayer and Nestlé, attended COP29, with nearly 40% using country badges for privileged access (a...

Supreme Court railway case could redefine environmental impact reviews

A Supreme Court case over a proposed Utah railway may alter how federal agencies assess environmental impacts, potentially affecting projects nationwide.Wyatt Myskow reports for...

Atlantic circulation collapse? New clues on the fate of a crucial conveyor belt » Yale Climate Connections

Among the many reasons why we ought to cut climate-warming greenhouse gas emissions as quickly and sharply as possible, the weakening of a system...

Interior To Auction 400,000 Acres In ANWR To Meet Federal Leasing Requirement

The Department of the Interior said it would hold an oil and gas auction for 400,000 acres in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR)...

COP29 climate finance talks must have a strong adaptation focus

Comment: The new finance goal needs clear and enforceable adaptation targets to help vulnerable countries cope with the impact of climate change Mattias Söderberg is global climate lead at DanChurchAid. Bertha Argueta is a senior advisor on climate...

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COP29 climate finance talks must have a strong adaptation focus

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In Parts of New York City, a Vexing Mix of Stormwater and Sewage Have Made Flooding the ‘New Normal’

As climate change intensifies, New York City is increasingly facing weather extremes. Currently, the city is on drought watch, and recently, wildfires have erupted...

Biden administration rushes to finalize clean energy loans before January

The Biden administration is pushing to finalize billions in clean energy loans before Donald Trump potentially halts the program after taking office.Brad Plumer reports...

Global North countries must step up on protecting their own forests

The impacts of logging in the Global North are being felt in...

Maine accuses oil companies of misleading the public on climate impact

Maine has sued major oil companies, alleging they concealed the environmental risks of fossil fuels for decades, contributing to climate change and the state's...

Weak gender focus at COP29 risks leaving women behind in greener future

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The Different Paths to COP29 – Climate Generation

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Amazonian city prepares for climate summit amid pollution and inequality

The city of Belem, in Brazil, will host the COP30 climate talks in 2025, highlighting the challenges of urban pollution and inequality in the...

As climate-vulnerable countries, we know what kind of finance we need

Comment: COP29 negotiators must agree a new climate finance goal that genuinely...

Funding disputes persist as climate talks enter final days

Negotiators at the COP29 summit in Baku face significant divides over how to fund climate efforts for vulnerable nations, raising concerns about reaching a final agreement.David Gelles and Brad Plumer report for The New York Times.In short:Delegates from nearly...

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