Why the COP28 climate summit mattered, and what to look out for in 2024

Reading the long final agreement from the United Nations COP28 climate conference in December 2023 will take you a long way before you find a strong, active verb. The lengthy recitation of climate impacts notes “with concern” and sometimes “significant concern” about glaring gaps in countries’ current policies. But while countries voluntarily committed to action, … Read more

A look at what to expect as the latest UN climate talks get underway in the oil-rich UAE

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Middle East will host its second consecutive U.N. climate conference in the next two weeks, with countries hoping to agree on new ways to prevent the planet from overheating by the end of the century. warms up. There are many distractions, especially the war between Israel and Hamas. … Read more

The path to net-zero emissions is through industry

As government leaders and climate negotiators gather in Dubai for the United Nations COP28 climate conference, a huge challenge looms: decarbonizing the global industrial sector. In recent years, the industry has been responsible for more than 30% of total greenhouse gas emissions. It is the largest emitting sector when it comes to electricity consumption and … Read more