Gates: COP30 must prioritise poverty over emissions
Bill Gates challenges COP30's climate focus, arguing poverty and disease are more urgent than emissions cuts for developing nations. A pragmatic shift in global climate policy is underway.
Category : Climate Action
Climate Pledges Could Cut Global Heating by 1C
New analysis shows that fulfilling promises on renewables, energy efficiency, and methane could avoid nearly 1°C of global warming, offering a crucial path to climate stability. Discover the findings from the Cop30 summit.
Cyclone Fina Targets Northern Australia Coast
Tropical Cyclone Fina is on a path to hit the Northern Territory, potentially equalling the earliest landfall record since 1973. Track the storm's development and climate impacts.
Net Zero Cost Debate: $9tn Figure Controversy
Australian politicians claim net zero transition will cost $9tn, but climate academics say figure is misrepresented. Explore the timeline of this escalating climate policy dispute.
Ukraine demands $44bn from Russia for climate damage
Ukraine plans to claim $44bn from Russia for climate-warming war emissions - the first such case globally. Latest on Kharkiv attacks, Zelenskyy's diplomacy and military aid.
80+ Countries Call for Fossil Fuel Phase-Out at Cop30
More than 80 countries unite at Cop30, demanding a concrete roadmap to phase out fossil fuels. Global coalition pushes for decisive climate action. Read the latest developments.
UK may enforce Christmas light limits like US base
A Suffolk resident advocates for UK restrictions on exterior Christmas decorations following US Air Force base example. Could this help Britain's net zero drive? Share your views.
Dengue Fever and Miscarriage: A Climate Change Tragedy
Gowend from Burkina Faso lost her unborn baby after contracting dengue fever, a mosquito-borne illness spreading due to climate breakdown. Read her heartbreaking story and learn about prevention.
Australia drops COP31 bid to prevent Bonn summit
PM Anthony Albanese confirms Australia won't block Turkey's COP31 hosting bid, prioritising Pacific climate action over political stalemate. Read the full policy shift details.
Sussan Ley's Climate Policy Fails to Learn from Past
Australia's climate policy under Sussan Ley receives failing marks as government repeats past mistakes. Urgent action needed on emissions targets and renewable energy transition.
Indigenous journalist to represent Xipaya at COP30
Brazilian Indigenous journalist and activist Juma Xipaya will attend COP30 in Belém, bringing frontline climate perspectives to global negotiations. Her presence marks crucial representation for Amazon communities.
Jamaica's climate survival plea at Cop30 summit
Jamaica leads vulnerable nations demanding climate action at Cop30, citing Hurricane Melissa's $10bn devastation as evidence of 'new phase' of climate crisis.
Atmospheric River Storm Leaves Six Dead in California
A deadly atmospheric river storm has battered California, claiming at least six lives and causing widespread damage. Search continues for missing child amid mudslide threats.
Brazil to Host COP30 in 2025 Amid Climate Crisis
Brazil will host COP30 in Belém as global temperatures continue rising. World leaders face mounting pressure to deliver concrete climate action. Read the latest updates.
Heatwaves to intensify with delayed net zero, study finds
Australian scientists reveal delaying net zero emissions will make heatwaves hotter, longer and more frequent for centuries. Urgent climate action needed to limit impacts.
Brazil pushes fossil fuel phaseout roadmap at COP30
Brazil's environment minister calls for courage in creating fossil fuel phaseout plan at COP30 climate summit, emphasising ethical response to climate crisis.
Cop30: The Battle Over Fossil Fuel Phaseout
As activists stage protests in Belém, the crucial question remains: can Cop30 climate talks initiate the long-awaited fossil fuel phaseout process essential for tackling the climate crisis?
Iran Water Crisis: Prayers and Cloud Seeding as Drought Bites
Tehran faces an unprecedented water emergency with just 1mm of rain this year. Discover the desperate measures, from mass prayers to cloud seeding, as Iran confronts a potential capital evacuation.
Methane cuts could reverse climate breakdown
Scientists reveal that cutting methane emissions, 80x more potent than CO₂, could buy crucial time in climate fight and potentially reverse temperature overshoot. Act now.
UK Snubs Rainforest Fund, Surprising Brazil
Brazil expresses surprise as the UK declines to invest in a new tropical forest fund it helped design. The innovative scheme aims to make forests more valuable standing than cut down. Read more.
Third of Australians want to scrap net zero targets
New polling reveals 33% of Australians want to abandon net zero, believing it will reduce costs. Experts warn this misconception threatens climate action and economic opportunities from renewables.
Coalition's net zero claims fact-checked
Experts dispute Coalition claims linking net zero targets to power bill increases. Analysis reveals the true drivers behind energy costs and climate policy realities.
Saudi Arabia: $170K/minute oil profits vs climate
Saudi Arabia's massive oil profits create climate action paradox as desert kingdom faces extreme heat threats while blocking global fossil fuel phaseout.
Brazil: Indigenous lands key to climate policy at COP30
Brazil's Indigenous minister Sonia Guajajara urges COP30 to recognise land demarcation as climate policy amid protests and mining threats. UK criticised for not funding forest protection.
Jamaica Hurricane Damage Sparks Climate Reparations Debate
Hurricane Melissa's destruction of historic Jamaican church highlights why climate justice cannot be separated from reparatory justice for colonial legacies. Learn why campaigners demand action.
Cop30 Summit Faces Crisis Amid Indigenous Protest
Indigenous Munduruku protest at Cop30 as critics warn climate summit is failing. Discover why the UN process faces accusations of betrayal and inefficiency.
COP30 Funding Crisis: Paying for End of Oil and Gas
The critical funding gap for climate action takes centre stage at COP30. Wealthy nations must lead the transition away from fossil fuels. The time for action is now.
Cop31 Hosting Deadlock: Australia vs Turkey
Australia and Turkey remain locked in a stalemate over hosting the 2026 UN climate summit, Cop31, with Germany reluctantly waiting as a default host. Discover the geopolitical tensions and potential compromises.
Climate Change: The Urgent Reality We Must Face
As climate impacts intensify globally, experts warn against complacency. Discover why immediate climate action remains critical for our future.
Climate misinformation war threatens renewable projects
Australian Senate inquiry reveals how coordinated misinformation campaigns are derailing renewable energy projects and dividing communities. Discover the impact on net zero targets.
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