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Fossil fuel emissions fall due to Iran war and renewables, research shows

The expected annual drop would be the first since 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic paralyzed the global economy, trade and transport.

The Japan Times36 minutes ago
WarEconomyScienceClimateHealthSport

Fossil fuel emissions fall due to Iran war and renewables, research shows

The expected annual drop would be the first since 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic paralyzed the global economy, trade and transport.

The Japan Times36 minutes ago
WarClimate

Renewables and Iran war help drive fall in global fossil fuel emissions

Increasing use of renewables and the Iran war contribute to a drop in emissions from burning oil, coal and gas, but there are questions as to how long the shift will last.

ABC News4 hours ago
WarDiplomacyClimate

Turkey: Delegates arrive in Antalya as COP31 climate talks begin

The United Nations COP31 climate summit has opened in Antalya after a year marked by deadly heatwaves and devastating floods. Delegates face fresh challenges as the war in Iran disrupts global energy supplies.

Africanews7 hours ago
WarDiplomacyClimate

Turkey: Delegates arrive in Antalya as COP31 climate talks begin

The United Nations COP31 climate summit has opened in Antalya after a year marked by deadly heatwaves and devastating floods. Delegates face fresh challenges as the war in Iran disrupts global energy supplies.

Euronews7 hours ago
WarClimate

COP31 opens amid energy crisis as activists demand climate action

COP31 has opened in Turkiye amid war-driven energy disruptions and a renewed reliance on fossil fuels.

Al Jazeera7 hours ago
WarClimateHealth

Six killed in Gaza flooding as tents collapse during downpours with 10,000 more displaced

Tens of thousands have had their tents flooded as torrential rains flooded camps in Gaza - aid agencies are warning of the risk of infectious disease spreading

The Independent11 hours ago
WarDiplomacyClimate

'Life in Gaza simply miserable': Amid flooding, lack of aid, conditions 'worsen' for Palestinians

Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Shaina Low, Communication Adviser for the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). Thirteen months into what she describes as a "so-called ceasefire," the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues

France 2411 hours ago
WarEconomyClimateHealth

Health gets just a small fraction of climate finance as COP31 warns of growing crisis

As the health impacts of climate change become increasingly difficult to ignore, COP31 is putting healthcare systems and their ability to adapt at the centre of discussions on the first day of the UN climate conference.

Euronews12 hours ago
WarDiplomacyClimateHealth

Climate crisis now a health emergency of ‘pandemic scale’, UN climate chief warns

The United Nations climate chief warns that countries must protect health systems, as climate change poses a growing threat to public health during the climate change conference, COP31, in Turkey.

Euronews13 hours ago
WarEconomyClimateHealth

Four killed in Gaza after sand embankment collapses onto tents, health ministry says

Three children are among those killed in the incident that came a day after heavy rain reportedly flooded tens of thousands of tents across Gaza.

BBC18 hours ago
WarTechnologyClimate

Environmental groups embrace AI, even as they warn of data center impacts

The contradiction is forcing organizations to justify their AI use in carrying out missions to combat climate change or protect natural resources.

The Japan Times20 hours ago
WarDiplomacyClimate

A Guide to COP31 Climate Talks in Antalya, Turkey

Negotiators and leaders are gathering for annual United Nations climate talks. They come as global temperatures are set to breach a key threshold.

The New York Times43 hours ago
WarEconomyClimate

Banana producers in Latin America want better pay to cope with effects of climate crisis

Farmers face big drop in production from extreme weather during this year’s super El Niño event Banana producers in Latin America are calling for better pay to help cope with the impact of the climate crisis, as they fac

The Guardian46 hours ago
WarClimate

Tens of thousands of tents flooded after heavy rains in Gaza

Heavy rain has flooded temporary shelters used by Palestinians displaced during Israel's war with Hamas.

BBC2 days ago
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Albania’s ‘Coordinator’? The Rapid Rise and Sudden Fall of Ergys Agasi

Ergys Agasi started out as a young inspector at Albania’s environment ministry. Over the next decade, he accrued businesses, properties and influence within the highest echelons of government. His arrest begs the questio

Balkan Insight3 days ago
WarDiplomacyClimateSociety

Drones Emerge as the Top Killer of Civilians in Sudan’s War

The weapons have become the No. 1 killer of civilians this year, according to the United Nations, devastating a population already overwhelmed by famine and drought.

The New York Times6 days ago
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