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Climate ambition
Many of the net zero commitments are disappointing
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No heroes at COP
If COP26 fails, it will be because of misplaced targets from the West and China, and a lack of ambition and imagination from India
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What is COP26 and why does it matter? A guide to Glasgow climate talks 2021
COP26's aim is to curb emissions, keep the goal of 1.5 degrees of global warming within reach, sort out rules for a carbon market and raise billions in climate finance. Here's your roadmap to COP26
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COP aims to end coal, but the world is still addicted to 'dirtiest fuel'
The burning of coal represents the biggest single obstacle to meeting the Paris Agreement goal of limiting warming to 1.5C
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Climate treaty must lead to action
An agreed destination is not enough. There must be an agreed road map
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Greenhouse gas build-up reached new high in 2020: United Nations
UN weather agency warns the world is 'way off track' on reaching goals for capping rising temperatures
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Australian prime minister will take net zero target to COP26
Getting to the net zero commitment took political wrangling on the part of Morrison's ruling party, including winning the support of a rural-based junior coalition member the Nationals party with a nu
Climate change may reduce farm incomes by 15% in India, finds study
It finds that on a high-emissions pathway, climate impacts spiral to cause devastating damage across the G20.
 "Climate change may reduce farm incomes by 15% in India, finds study")
Developed countries fail to meet climate goals while India exceeds targets
The UN Environment Programme's (UNEP) Emissions Gap Report released also on Tuesday confirmed India's achievement and suggested it should set higher targets.
Australia unveils 2050 net zero plan after tense talks: Report
Australia's PM finally agreed to a plan to zero out its carbon emissions by 2050
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Above 80% of Indians live in districts vulnerable to climate risks: Report
Dhemaji and Nagaon in Assam, Khammam in Telangana, Chennai in Tamil Nadu, Gajapati in Odisha, Vizianagaram in Andhra Pradesh and Sangli in Maharashtra among India's most climate vulnerable districts
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March towards net zero carbon could leave gas investments stranded: Study
This risk is seen because International Energy Agency had in June said that achieving net zero emissions globally would depend on halting all future fossil fuel development
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A mammoth project to help endangered species and planet
US bio-startup Colossal says it could "help reverse climate change", "help endangered species", and "upset existing ecosystems"
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China releases action plan to peak carbon dioxide emissions before 2030
China is the world's largest greenhouse gas producer
India among world's top 10 for climate tech investment: Report
Venture capital investment into climate tech companies globally has skyrocketed since the Paris Agreement
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Greenhouse gas concentrations hit a new record, cuts fall short: UN
Greenhouse gas concentrations hit a new record high last year and increased at a faster rate than the annual average for the last decade despite a temporary reduction during pandemic lockdowns
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World set to miss goal of $100 billion climate aid pledged to poor
A target for rich countries to provide poor nations with $100 billion in aid each year to tackle global warming will be missed, officials said
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Greenhouse gas concentrations hit a new record in 2020, says UN
The World Meteorological Organization reported Monday that greenhouse gas concentrations hit a new record high last year and increased at a faster rate than the annual average for the last decade
Will have something that will meet Biden's climate goal: Nancy Pelosi
She said she also hoped to have votes on President Joe Biden's infrastructure and Build Back Better deals in the coming week.
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Major oil producer Saudi Arabia announces net-zero emissions by 2060
The announcement was made by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in brief scripted remarks at the start of the kingdom's first-ever Saudi Green Initiative Forum
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