EU’s record wildfire emissions highlight threat to forest carbon sinks
As carbon emissions from forest fires spike in Europe, experts warn that wildfires pose a growing threat to national efforts
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Plastics treaty talks collapse without a deal after “chaotic” negotiations
UN talks ran into overtime, ending with a standoff over whether a treaty should include curbs on plastic production and
Matteo Civillini
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Clock runs down on global plastics pact with no deal in sight
After two and a half years of talks, fierce divisions over whether to tackle plastic production as well as waste
Matteo Civillini
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Show courage to vote for a strong plastics treaty, campaigners urge countries
As UN talks on a new global plastics pact reach their endgame, environmentalists call for a vote that could stop
Matteo Civillini
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Deadlock in UN plastics talks raises fears of watered-down deal
During a webinar hosted by Climate Home in Geneva, Panama's climate envoy said his country would reject a weak deal
Matteo Civillini
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As US joins oil states in blocking production cuts, UN plastics treaty talks remain deadlocked
As negotiations near the mid-way point, no agreement is in sight amid opposition to measures on production from the US,
Matteo Civillini
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Divided nations start “final” talks on UN treaty to save us from “drowning in plastic pollution”
The key divide is whether the new treaty includes a target to limit plastic production or just focuses on recycling
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Bonn bulletin: Waiting for a plan to rescue COP28 breakthrough
While in Bonn countries remain deeply divided over how to implement the responses to the global stocktake, Brazil seeks inspiration
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Brazil calls on local groups to “inspire” governments in boosting climate action
With 90% of countries yet to produce updated climate plans, the COP30 presidency is encouraging grassroots organisations to lead the
Matteo Civillini
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Power-hungry AI data centres seen driving demand for fossil fuels
Big Tech’s data centres are expected to use twice as much electricity by the end of the decade - mainly
