This is Beirut - Climate

Rain, Disease, and Starvation in Gaza

This Is Beirut, 2023-12-13 14:52 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Thousands of displaced Palestinians, fleeing homes and shelters, seek refuge in Rafah's makeshift camp, facing dire conditions worsened by rain, while the Israeli army continues to target the area. After fleeing their homes in the north and then their shelters in the major city of Khan Younes, tens of thousands of Palestinians are now seeking ...

Countries Commit at COP28 to a Fossil-Free Future

This Is Beirut, 2023-12-13 10:21 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Countries from around the world unanimously approved a historic decision on fossil fuels at COP28 in Dubai on Wednesday. This marks the first time in the history of UN climate conferences that such a decision has been made, calling for a “transition” towards abandoning fossil fuels. “Nearly 200 nations, meeting in Dubai on Wednesday, ...