climate talks

Why hold UN climate talks 28 times? Do they even matter?

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Ask most people what the annual U.N. climate talks are and the likely answer will be: “Huh?” Ask those who know and the answer may be, “Why should I worry?” The negotiations, called Conference of Parties, last almost two weeks and are in their 28th edition in Dubai. Delegates … Read more

Pressure to eliminate fossil fuel use is increasing as oil executives, under fire, take over climate talks

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Pressure to phase out fossil fuels increased Thursday on the oil company chief who took over fragile international climate negotiations that began in Dubai amid concerns about what some say are conflicting dual roles are. The newly installed climate chief started on the right track, and not just because … Read more