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Progress but divisions persist as climate summit fights over fossil fuels
A UN climate summit in Dubai made progress Saturday but deep divides persisted, negotiators said, following a last-minute push by the OPEC oil cartel to block a phase-out of fossil fuels.
Progress but divides persist as climate summit takes up fossil fuels
A UN climate summit in Dubai made progress Saturday but deep divides persisted, negotiators said, following a last-minute push by the OPEC oil cartel to block a phase-out of fossil fuels.
Environmental activists pour green dye in Venice canal
Environmental activists from the group Extinction Rebellion poured dye into Venice's Grand Canal and several Italian rivers Saturday in protest against the "failure" of ongoing international climate talks to deliver results.
OPEC push on fossil fuels draws ire at climate talks
Negotiations over the future of fossil fuels heated up at UN climate talks on Saturday, with OPEC catching flak over the oil cartel's push to block any phase-out in the final deal.
Rent-a-tree firm helps Londoners have a sustainable Christmas
On a crisp, winter's day at a London scout centre, seasoned customers picked their way along muddy rows of Christmas trees in pots labelled with their names while newcomers mulled over which one to rent. "It's a big decision", said one.
Rent-a-tree firm helps Londoners have a sustaintable Christmas
On a crisp, winter's day at a London scout centre, seasoned customers picked their way along muddy rows of Christmas trees in pots labelled with their names while newcomers mulled over which one to rent. "It's a big decision" said one.
Wild birds analyze grunts, whistles made by human honey-hunters
In parts of Africa, expert honey-hunters call out to a species of bird known as the greater honeyguide, which leads them to wild bee nests -- a mutually beneficial practice.
Current carbon dioxide levels last seen 14 million years ago
The last time carbon dioxide in the atmosphere consistently matched today's human-driven levels was 14 million years ago, according to a large new study Thursday that paints a grim picture of where Earth's climate is headed.
Heavier rains in East Africa due to human activity: study
Climate change caused by human activity made torrential rains that have lashed East Africa since October and killed more than 300 people up to twice as intense, a scientific study said Thursday.
Pressure mounts on COP28 president as fossil fuel debate sizzles
The Emirati head of UN climate talks faced growing pressure Wednesday to steer nations towards a consensus as negotiators sparred over the thorny issue of fossil fuels.
UN slams COP28 'posturing' as fossil fuel debate sizzles
UN climate chief Simon Stiell on Wednesday accused nations of "posturing" at the COP28 talks in Dubai, raising the temperature on negotiators sparring over the thorny issue of fossil fuels.
'Living dead': Tunisian villages suffer drought, climate change
Tunisian villager Ounissa Mazhoud ties two empty jerry cans to a donkey and cautiously descends a stony hill towards the last local source of water.
'We felt it first': Climate-threatened islands battle fossil fuels at COP28
Despite being among the least to blame for global warming, small islands have been some of the first to witness the catastrophic impacts of climate change.
Toxic air divides Delhi between poverty and privilege
Environmental change hits the poorest the hardest, experts say, and in India's toxic smog-filled capital that includes the air people breathe.
Wellington welcomes first wild-born kiwi chicks in a century
Conservationists in New Zealand celebrated on Tuesday after discovering that kiwi chicks had been born in the wilds around Wellington for the first time in more than a century.
Record more than 2,000 fossil fuel lobbyists at COP28 talks: NGOs
A record almost 2,500 fossil fuel lobbyists have been accredited for UN climate talks in Dubai, as negotiators wrestle with calls to end all new oil, gas and coal projects to curb global warming, campaign groups said Tuesday.
Eight dead as cyclone batters India's southeast coast
Chest-high waters surged down the streets of India's southern city Chennai on Tuesday with eight people killed in intense floods as Cyclone Michaung was set to make landfall on the southeast coast.
Green turtles fight to survive against Pakistan's urban sprawl
Against the backdrop of the mega port city of Karachi, choked with traffic and construction, four green turtles emerge from the frothy Arabian Sea seeking a spot to lay their eggs.
COP28 host UAE choking from its own 'toxic' air pollution: HRW
The United Arab Emirates is choking under "alarmingly high" air pollution levels fed by its fossil fuel industry, Human Rights Watch warned on Monday as the oil-rich country hosts the UN's COP28 climate talks in Dubai.
Volunteer divers guard Oman's 'unique' coral reefs
On a sailing boat anchored off Oman's pristine Daymaniyat Islands, volunteer divers pull on wetsuits, check their scuba tanks and then take turns plunging into the clear turquoise water.
In flooded south, Ukraine builds landmark ecocide case against Russia
Stood in the cold air of a southern Ukrainian village, dozens of investigators were digging into the ground, collecting dirt, taking photos and planting small red flags in the soil.
The environment: another victim of Russia's invasion
Ravaged forests, flooded towns and dead dolphins: after nearly two years of war in Ukraine, experts say environmental damage is becoming an "enormous" tragedy that will affect generations to come.
New doubts over coral, safety at planned Olympic surf venue
The president of French Polynesia has questioned whether 2024 Olympic surfing can go ahead at the planned site in Tahiti, saying he was concerned about safety and damage to coral from a planned judging tower.
Pope calls on leaders at COP28 to 'turn corner' on climate
Pope Francis called on leaders at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai Saturday to step up and "turn a corner" on saving the planet.
Walkout, no-shows at COP28 as Israel-Hamas war resumes
Iran's delegation walked out and Israel's president cancelled his speech as tensions over the Gaza war spilled over at the UN COP28 climate talks in Dubai on Friday.
World Bank to operate 'loss and damage' climate fund
The World Bank will "operate" an ambitious new climate change fund, but donors and recipients will likely control how the money is actually spent, the head of the development lender said Friday.
Truce breakdown brings 'nightmare' back to Gaza: ICRC head
Renewed fighting in Gaza after a week-long truce has brought back a "nightmarish situation" for the Palestinian territory, the head of the Red Cross told AFP on Friday.
World leaders take COP28 stage as climate, Gaza share spotlight
World leaders descended on Dubai for UN climate talks on Friday, under pressure to step up efforts to limit global warming as the Israel-Hamas conflict casts a shadow over the summit.
Climate and Gaza crises share spotlight as world leaders attend COP28
World leaders take centre stage at UN climate talks in Dubai on Friday, under pressure to step up efforts to limit global warming as the Israel-Hamas conflict casts a shadow over the summit.
COP28 puts spotlight on state oil giants
Western energy firms are the usual suspects when it comes to criticism about the sector's role in climate change, but a less visible lineup of powerful state companies dominates the industry.
Grounded by flu, Pope urges COP28 to reject 'vested interests'
Pope Francis, who cancelled his trip to the United Nation climate talks due to flu, urged participants Thursday to reject "vested interests" and focus on the common good.
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.