New UN climate deal calls for ‘transitioning away’ from fossil fuels | Climate Crisis News
While latest COP28 draft text avoids phrase ‘phase out’, campaigners say it is an improvement on the last one. A new draft text calling on…
Australia is preparing to burn – more fossil fuels | Climate Crisis News
Australians are used to seeing messages with advice on preparing for bushfires and other extreme weather at this time of year. “Amid the Christmas promotions,…
COP28 climate talks go into overtime amid standoff over fossil fuels | Climate Crisis News
A flurry of shuttle diplomacy is under way at the UN-led negotiations in the UAE as countries fight over the wording of a potential deal.…
COP28 ‘on verge of complete failure’ as draft deal is silent on ending fossil fuels
THE COP28 climate summit was near collapse last night after a draft deal failed to mention phasing out fossil fuels. The document removed the wording…
COP28 draft deal slammed for dropping call to phase out fossil fuels | Climate Crisis News
Oil-rich countries have pushed back against proposed language that underscores need to move away from fossil fuels. A draft deal at the COP28 climate talks…
UN climate chief slams opponents of fossil fuel phase-out at COP28 | News
Talks intensify over calls to phase out fossil fuels, as oil producers led by Saudi Arabia put up tough resistance. The UN’s climate chief has…
OPEC rallies members against fossil fuels phase out at COP 28 | Climate Crisis News
The head of OPEC has urged members to reject any COP28 agreement that “targets” fossil fuels, highlighting deep divisions as the UN climate conference in…
COP28 chief’s contested fossil fuel stance may need ‘clarification’ – POLITICO
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — COP28 President Sultan al-Jaber’s controversial remarks that “no science” shows a fossil fuel phaseout is needed to hit climate goals…
Climate action or distraction? Sweeping COP pledges won’t touch fossil fuel use – POLITICO
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A torrent of pollution-slashing pledges from governments and major oil companies sparked cries of “greenwashing” on Saturday, even before world…
Clashes over fossil fuels, Gaza war at COP28 climate summit | Climate Crisis News
Israel’s assault on Gaza resumes the day after the summit reaches an agreement over a long-sought rehabilitation fund. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged world…
Global deal to phase out fossil fuels is in trouble – POLITICO
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A global deal on ending the use of fossil fuels was mired in division as U.N. climate talks opened on…
COP28’s success judged on challenging fossil fuel industry, UN official says – POLITICO
Mark Carney, the United Nations' special envoy on climate action and finance, has said that the achievements of COP28 will depend on the host country's…
Fossil fuel producers ‘literally doubling down’, UNEP report
Contrary to pledges to cut fossil fuel production, government policies worldwide will add up to a doubling of production in 2030, a new report from…
COP28: Human Rights and Fossil Fuel Phaseout in the Spotlight
Human Rights Watch is calling on participants attending the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai on December 30, 2023, to address two…
Tens of thousands rally in New York demanding end to fossil fuels | Climate News
Organisers say 75,000 people thronged the streets of New York demanding action to end fossil fuels ahead of the UN General Assembly. Tens of thousands…
How fossil fuel lobby tries to derail the climate change summits: COP27
Egyptian Foreign Minister and Egypt's COP27 President Sameh Shoukry attends an informal stocktaking session during the COP27 climate summit, in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, November 18,…
How fossil fuel lobby tries to derail the climate change summits: COP26
Hundreds of fossil fuel lobbyists have flooded the UN climate change summits in recent years. They have become a constant feature of the so-called COPs,…
Judge rules in favour of young environmental activists in landmark Montana fossil fuels climate change case
Government agencies are now required to protect citizens from climate change in one US state, following a landmark legal victory for environmental activists.Key points:A policy used…
Brazil’s Lula pushes end to deforestation, stumbles on fossil fuels – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Under pressure from the EU to rein in deforestation or face trade restrictions, Amazon…
Democratic senators demand DOJ sue fossil fuel industry over climate change
1/3 Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., sent a letter Monday to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, urging the Justice Department to bring…