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Countries Sharply Split on Fossil Fuels on COP30 Climate Summit Final Day
Delegates at the two-week conference have failed to reach a deal as Brazil circulated a new draft proposal on Thursday that did not include a roadmap to transitioning away from fossil fuels – nor mention the term “fossil fuels” at all.
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- Environment
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- Global
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Climate Summit: Examining the Pharmaceutical Industry’s Climate Impact
The report reveals that, relative to its revenue, the pharmaceutical industry produces 55% more greenhouse gas emissions than the automotive sector.
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- Environment, Health Care
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- Global
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Saving One of the World’s Most Important Carbon Sinks Is Big Business
To stave off a potential tipping point where the Amazon is irreversibly altered, Brazil is funding its restoration.
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- Environment
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- Global
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COP30: Canada Backs IFAD Investment in Efforts to Boost Funding for Climate Adaptation
The contribution to IFAD was announced at the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), in Belem, Brazil, by the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change.
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- Agriculture, Environment, Finance
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Kenyan E-Mobility Startup Enzi Mobility Secures USD 3.5 Million Investment to Drive Clean Transport Solutions
As part of the agreement, Kula PCC will invest USD 2 million in equity, with an additional USD 1.5 million allocated to blockchain technology support.
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- Environment, Technology, Transportation
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Tripling the Adaptation Finance Goal Is Possible — Here’s What It Takes
We explore here whether a tripling of the adaptation finance goal would be possible — and find that it could be by 2035, the target year for the $300 billion NCQG.
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- Energy, Environment, Investing
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Removing CO2 From Atmosphere Vital to Avoid Catastrophic Tipping Points, Leading Scientist Says
10bn tonnes must be captured from the air every year to limit global heating to 1.7C, says Johan Rockström.
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- Energy, Environment, Technology
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Big Tech’s Rising AI Emissions Push Durable Carbon Removal Prices to New Highs
More than $10 billion has moved into the market through spot purchases and long-term offtakes, reshaping global expectations for carbon removal finance.
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- Environment, Technology
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- Global
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