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COP29 Azerbaijan

Finance and a transition from fossil fuels topped the agenda at the UN's COP29 climate conference, which took place in Azerbaijan's capital, Baku, from November 11-22.

What COP29 funding deal reveals about global climate action

Negotiators have agreed to 'at least' $300 billion in climate funding at the UN climate summit. But is it enough?

People walk past a large #COP29 sign at the conference site on November 15, 2024.

COP29: World agrees to $300bn deal for developing countries

The final deal, agreed in Azerbaijan, raised the funding that developed countries will pay to fight climate change.

Marshall Islands Climate Envoy Tina Stege walks after a meeting during the COP29 United Nations Climate Change Conference, in Baku

COP29: Climate-vulnerable nations walk out of overtime talks

Small island and least-developed nations walk out of consultations in Azerbaijan, risking collapse of negotiations.

COP29: Climate funding goal falls short

On the last day of the COP29 in Azerbaijan, a second draft agreement puts a number to a crucial climate finance goal.

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How will US climate policy change under Trump?

Donald Trump's reelection could put US commitment to reducing CO2 emissions and transitioning to clean energy at risk.

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What is Africa looking for at COP29?

The UN climate conference has been labeled as the "finance COP." What is Africa asking for to address climate change?

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'Big Oil' and the climate crisis

Burning oil and gas emits the CO2 heating up our planet. They're also used to produce the plastic choking Earth.

What is 'peak oil' and when will we reach it?

Renewables boom, but countries cling to fossil fuels

Fossil fuels: 'A gift of God' or a climate killer?

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Fact check: Suspicious accounts influencing COP29 debates

Azerbaijan sees itself as a good host and green pioneer. This positive image is also being fueled by dubious X accounts.

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Governments, industry must up action on methane

By not cutting methane, the world is missing an easy, cheap way to slow climate change, says a new UN report.

Carbon emissions hit high as climate action stagnates

Despite the urgent need to cut carbon in the atmosphere to slow climate change, fossil fuel emissions are still rising.

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