The influence of proponents of fossil fuels at the COP28 climate conference represents a dangerous conflict of interests
The lengthy period of very high temperatures in November broke monthly records
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Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, Japan and the UAE, plus the European Union, have committed $420 million to the fund, with contributions from other countries expected
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There will be some crucial talking points for the climate crisis at this year’s event
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The world has its annual chance to correct its course toward an equitable and sustainable planet
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Former COP president stresses the urgency of acting fast on climate change
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The Emissions Gap report says nations must go further than current pledges under the Paris Agreement or face 2.5°C to 2.9°C of warming
As the 28th UN climate change conference of parties, COP28, looms, there is much more work to do
Monday’s severe thunderstorm cannot be directly attributed to climate change
Extreme weather events are a key risk to insurers as the climate crisis threatens to ratchet up the price of cover
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The bodies of numerous bee-eaters and swallows who had migrated from the Northern Hemisphere were found around the country
During COP28, health experts want negotiations will include health
Wealthy nations default on payments for climate adaptation
Young Africans pitch their innovations for a greener and cleaner future
A report by treasury and the World Bank estimated the average funding gap for financing disaster response in South Africa at R2.3 billion
Collaboration between the government and academia could help mitigate climate change in South Africa, professor says
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Developed nations need to deliver on the funds they pledged in the past
Central banks’ contribution to climate change-related aims, and their role in the transition, depend on government policy
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By 2030, the planet is likely to be warmer, undermining the fight against tuberculosis
Given the effect of global warming, the future of concerts isn’t speed dating but rather long-term relationships
The first study on airborne microplastics discovered that the tiny plastic particles are affecting cloud formation
The tragedy should wake us up to the terrible human costs of the continued march of Western imperialism
The phenomenon has historically been associated with drier, warmer conditions over the summer rainfall regions of South Africa
Burning fossil fuels makes the Earth warmer, causing weather patterns to change. In areas with air pollution, this can make it even harder for people with lung diseases to breathe
As the world fails to contain greenhouse gas emissions by 2025, climate catastrophes will increase, exacerbated by poor governance
This is because of a reduction and fluctuation in krill in their feeding grounds in the Southern Ocean
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We must stop the erasure of youth voices on both the international and local stage
A United Nations report paves the path ahead for COP28 taking place in the UAE in December
The world is becoming more multipolar, and the latest meeting of elites is testament to that
A comprehensive policy might not be a silver bullet to all woes but it may help to kickstart economic growth
Climate change is a risk to public health that demands immediate action
The agreement to admit the AU was championed by Indian prime minister Narendra Modi