Page 4 - Climate Change Talks

'Lots more work to be done': UN climate change talks enter final day

200 countries represented at COP26 remain at odds over a range of issues from how rich nations should compensate poor ones for damage caused by climate-driven disasters.

Revived China-US cooperation advances 'inevitable' climate progress

If the Carbon Dioxide goals announced by countries are achieved-'a big if,' as they say-the world could halt global heating to 1.8 degrees Celsius above 19th century levels

Saudi Arabia denies trying to sabotage climate negotiations at Glasgow

Saudi Arabia's energy minister expressed shock at repeated complaints that the world's largest oil producer is working behind the scenes to sabotage negotiations

China, US, pledge to boost cooperation on climate action: Chinese Envoy

China's climate envoy says China and the United States have pledged to increase cooperation on climate action at UN talks in Glasgow.

COP26: Climate talks draft agreement expresses 'alarm and concern'

In a significant move, the draft urges countries to accelerate the phasing out of coal and subsidies for fossil fuels, but makes no explicit reference to ending the use of oil and gas

6 major carmakers agree to phase out fossil-fuel vehicles by 2040, UK says

Britain at COP26 said four new countries including New Zealand and Poland were joining other nations already committed to ensuring all new cars and vans are zero emission by 2040 or earlier.

To survive extreme heat, Indians' bill for air conditioning is rising

Air conditioning works by removing warm air from inside a building and pumping it outside, while bringing cool air back into the room. It's energy-intensive and polluting.

COP26: India expresses 'deep disappointment' over climate financing

India, has been pushing for the achieving of the climate financing commitment of the developed world, said global action on climate change is contingent on the delivery of timely and adequate finance.

Not signed up to COP26 action agenda on sustainable agriculture: India

India dismissed reports that it had signed up to the Action Agenda on Sustainable Agriculture

COP26: Global index for measuring resilience to climate risk launched

GRII will provide a globally consistent model for the assessment of resilience across all sectors and geographies.

Adani Group firms AGEL, ATL declare energy compact goals as part of COP26

Adani Green Energy Ltd and Adani Transmission Ltd have declared their energy compact goals

Action on climate change needs timely aid from developed nation: India

COP21 decision mandates that before 2025, parties shall set a new collective quantified goal from a floor of USD 100 billion per year, considering the needs and priorities of developing countries.

One bankrupt industry leaves $80 bln hole in India's climate pledge

Without reforming discoms, India will struggle to meet its bold target of raising non-fossil-fuel generation capacity.

Barack Obama to face ITR protests at COP26 climate talks in Glasgow

Among the speakers during the action will be Alejandra M. Lyons of the SouthWest Organizing Project (SWOP).

COP26: Glasgow climate negotiators seek to resolve 4 key challenges

The former French foreign minister who helped forge the Paris climate accord, said the general atmosphere had improved since the talks began on October 31 and "most negotiators want an agreement".

Footprint of top 1% threatens 1.5 degrees Celsius limit, says study

The richest 1 per cent are on track to be releasing 70 tonnes of CO2 per person, according to the study.

Climate goals: Can investor activism deliver what govts could not?

The moves by investors and accounting innovations by economists and auditors could make a critical difference on the margin. Call it Plan B; there is no Plan C, writes T N Ninan

Global emissions back to pre-pandemic levels after unexpected drop in 2020

The troubling finding comes as world leaders meet at the COP26 climate talks in Glasgow in a last-ditch bid to keep dangerous global warming at bay.

South Africa commits to reduce carbon emissions after foreign financing

In COP26, South Africa had submitted a revised Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to reduce domestic carbon emissions within a range for emissions of between 420 CO2-eq and 350 CO2-eq by 2030.

Rishi Sunak reveals plans for UK as first 'net zero' financial centre

The measure is part of a plan that aims to create "the world's first net-zero aligned financial centre"