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Fossil fuels: Can humanity really kick its addiction?
Getty ImagesBy Justin Rowlatt, Climate Editor at COP28 in DubaiWe are about to pass a civilisational milestone, say forecasters.In the next few years we will pass 'peak' fossil fuels - it may have already happened.It will mean the world has reached its maximum use of...
COP28: Five reasons for optimism on climate
VCGBy Matt McGrathEnvironment correspondent at COP28 in DubaiIt's easy to feel overwhelmed by bad news about climate change. Even for those of us used to covering it every day as journalists, it can sometimes seem relentless.Of course we are right to worry. This year...
Taiwan: The ‘God Flower’ vanishing because of climate change
Zhuang Xin-ran/BBCBy Nuala McGovernBBC NewsDay presenterIn the misty mountains of Alishan in central Taiwan, there is a flower that is said to be a gateway to the gods. The Dendrobium orchid, or golden grass orchid, grows in clumps of between 10 and 20 on glossy green...
COP28: Five reasons for optimism on climate – BBC.com
COP28: Five reasons for optimism on climate BBC.comHow to adapt to climate change may be secondary at COP28, but it's key to saving lives, experts say The Associated PressAzerbaijan poised to host next year's global climate talks The Washington Post Article...
Climate change: How is my country doing on tackling it?
By Jana Tauschinski, Becky Dale and Esme StallardBBC NewsWith world leaders at COP28 in Dubai, there is a renewed sense of urgency to limit emissions to curb the harshest impacts of climate change.Many of these governments have pledged to reduce their greenhouse gas...
2023 will officially be the hottest year on record, scientists report – CNN
2023 will officially be the hottest year on record, scientists report CNN2023 to be hottest year on record, EU scientists say ReutersClimate change: 2023 hottest year since records began DW (English) Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat...
COP28: Is the world about to promise to ditch fossil fuels?
ReutersBy Justin RowlattClimate editorThe UN climate change conference in Dubai is close to a big breakthrough on reducing the gases heating our planet, its United Arab Emirates hosts believe.Expressing "cautious optimism", the UAE negotiating team believes COP28 is...
COP28: Record number of fossil fuel delegates at climate talks
UN CLIMATE CHANGE/KIARA WORTHBy Matt McGrathEnvironment correspondent, DubaiThe number of delegates at this year's UN climate talks who are also linked to fossil fuel producers has quadrupled since last year, campaigners say.Around 2,400 people connected to the coal,...
Firefighters rescue injured owl from crows
mchs_smolenskBy Patrick JacksonBBC NewsIt seems animal rescue is all part of the job for firefighters in Russia too but in Smolensk it was a bit more serious than a cat up a tree.An owl with an injured wing was found lying outside the gates of a fire station on Monday...
The school planting trees to boost pupils’ health
Claire Marshall/BBCBy Sophie Woodcock & Claire MarshallBBC News Climate and Science UnitIn a school playground squeezed between two main roads, children play tag in some of Sheffield's filthiest air.Keisi Hoxhaj, 11, says her morning walk is "really busy and full of...
COP28: Head of UN talks hits back at climate denial claims – BBC.com
COP28: Head of UN talks hits back at climate denial claims BBC.comClimate summit leader defends controversial comments that alarmed scientists and sent shockwaves through meeting CNNCOP28 president incorrectly says fossil fuel phaseout is not necessary NPR Article...
Climate summit leader defends controversial comments that alarmed scientists and sent shockwaves through meeting – CNN
Climate summit leader defends controversial comments that alarmed scientists and sent shockwaves through meeting CNNCOP28: Head of UN talks hits back at climate denial claims BBC.comCOP28 President al-Jaber: We very much respect climate science Reuters Article...