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OMG science
fromNature
4 months ago

Good COPs, bad COPs: science struggles in a year of environmental summits

International consensus is increasingly disregarding scientific research in policymaking, particularly affecting climate action.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

New Pact Would Require Ships to Cut Emissions or Pay a Fee

Countries reached an agreement to tax shipping emissions, marking a historic step towards global maritime decarbonization.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Digital life

COP29 Climate Talks Focus on Financing

Negotiations at the UN climate summit are strained over funding for developing countries' climate resilience, with specific financial commitments and responsibilities in dispute.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Think the Cop29 climate summit doesn't matter? Here's five things you should know

UN climate talks in Baku struggle for consensus on finance and fossil fuels, highlighting the ongoing urgency of climate action despite systemic issues.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Digital life

Argentina Mulls Exiting Paris Climate Deal

Argentina may withdraw from the Paris climate agreement under President Javier Milei, mirroring Trump's previous action during his term.
fromFortune
5 months ago
Business

Wealthy polluters to pay $300 billion a year after bitter negotiations at COP29

Wealthy nations have committed to $300 billion annually for developing countries to combat climate change, although it falls short of their demands.
A contentious climate finance deal was reached after intense negotiations, with developing nations settling for less than what they initially sought.
OMG science
fromNature
4 months ago

Good COPs, bad COPs: science struggles in a year of environmental summits

International consensus is increasingly disregarding scientific research in policymaking, particularly affecting climate action.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

New Pact Would Require Ships to Cut Emissions or Pay a Fee

Countries reached an agreement to tax shipping emissions, marking a historic step towards global maritime decarbonization.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Digital life

COP29 Climate Talks Focus on Financing

Negotiations at the UN climate summit are strained over funding for developing countries' climate resilience, with specific financial commitments and responsibilities in dispute.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Think the Cop29 climate summit doesn't matter? Here's five things you should know

UN climate talks in Baku struggle for consensus on finance and fossil fuels, highlighting the ongoing urgency of climate action despite systemic issues.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Digital life

Argentina Mulls Exiting Paris Climate Deal

Argentina may withdraw from the Paris climate agreement under President Javier Milei, mirroring Trump's previous action during his term.
fromFortune
5 months ago
Business

Wealthy polluters to pay $300 billion a year after bitter negotiations at COP29

Wealthy nations have committed to $300 billion annually for developing countries to combat climate change, although it falls short of their demands.
A contentious climate finance deal was reached after intense negotiations, with developing nations settling for less than what they initially sought.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK news

Canadian company in negotiations with Trump to mine seabed

A Canadian mining firm is attempting to bypass a UN treaty for deep-sea mining, alarming environmentalists concerned about biodiversity loss.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Cook Islands announces deep sea minerals deal with China DW 02/22/2025

The Cook Islands has signed a five-year seabed minerals exploration agreement with China amidst growing concerns from New Zealand.
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Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
2 months ago

UK and US Decline to Sign Global AI Agreement at Paris Summit

The UK and US declined to sign an AI agreement at a Paris summit, prioritizing national security and growth over regulatory frameworks.
fromWashington Post
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

U.S. and China renew science agreement as officials brace for new tensions

The renewed U.S.-China science and technology agreement reflects ongoing collaboration amid escalating tensions, with a focus on national security and limited cooperation.
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
2 months ago

UK and US Decline to Sign Global AI Agreement at Paris Summit

The UK and US declined to sign an AI agreement at a Paris summit, prioritizing national security and growth over regulatory frameworks.
fromWashington Post
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

U.S. and China renew science agreement as officials brace for new tensions

The renewed U.S.-China science and technology agreement reflects ongoing collaboration amid escalating tensions, with a focus on national security and limited cooperation.
more#national-security
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

BREAKING: Mexican President Announces One Month Pause on Tariffs Following Call With Trump

Tariffs between the US and Mexico are paused for one month following agreements on border security and drug trafficking prevention.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

UK presses Mauritius on deal to protect Chagos Islands base DW 02/01/2025

The UK seeks strong protections for a military base on Chagos Islands amid a transfer deal to Mauritius.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Business

Cop29 deal fails to consider inflation so is not tripling of target, economists say

The $300bn climate finance deal agreed at Cop29 is not a true tripling of pledges when adjusted for inflation.
fromFortune
7 months ago
Europe news

Estonia's crime rate is so low it may rent out space at half-empty prisons for extra cash

Estonia plans to rent out prison space to other countries, potentially raising €30 million amidst budget constraints.
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