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UN says more needed “on all fronts” to meet climate goals

A Canadair aircraft drops flame retardant on burning vegetation in Sicily's Trapani, Italy, on 27th August, 2023

Reuters The world is not on target to curb global warming and more action is needed on all fronts, the United Nations warned on Friday, in the run-up to crucial international talks aimed at stemming the climate crisis. The Global Stocktake report, the latest warning from the UN about environmental perils, will form the basis […]

COP27 climate summit to test resolve of world battling war, inflation

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Reuters An international climate summit starting today in Egypt will test the resolve of nations to combat global warming, even as many of the biggest players are distracted by urgent crises ranging from war in Europe to rampant consumer inflation. More than 30,000 delegates, including representatives from some 200 countries, will gather on 6th to […]

Europe to miss 2030 climate goal by 21 years at current pace – study

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Cerobbio, Italy Reuters Europe will miss a key climate target for cutting greenhouse gas emissions by more than 20 years unless it picks up the pace on energy transition measures and improves governance, a study involving Europe’s biggest utility Enel said. At the current pace, Europe will only reach its 2030 target for a 55 […]