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Fossil fuels: Can humanity really kick its addiction?

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...

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COP28: Five reasons for optimism on climate

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...

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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...

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Climate change: How is my country doing on tackling it?

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...

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COP28: Is the world about to promise to ditch fossil fuels?

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...

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COP28: Record number of fossil fuel delegates at climate talks

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,...

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Firefighters rescue injured owl from crows

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...

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The school planting trees to boost pupils’ health

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...

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