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Trump taps climate skeptic as energy chief

This is Beirut, 05:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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US President-elect Donald Trump nominated fracking magnate and climate change skeptic Chris Wright as energy secretary on Saturday, tasking him with "cutting red tape" which the new administration hopes will drive investment in fossil fuels. "As Secretary of Energy, Chris will be a key leader, driving innovation, cutting red tape, and ushering in ...

UN Climate Chief Urges G20 to Bridge Financing Gaps at COP29 Talks

This is Beirut, 16/11 12:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The UN's climate chief urged G20 nations on Saturday to push COP29 negotiations toward a deal to raise money for developing nations, warning there was a “long way to go.” Negotiators worked through the night to narrow their differences at the UN talks in Baku before ministers arrive next week for the final days of the summit, but ...

COP29 Opens With a Call for Global Cooperation

This is Beirut, 11/11 10:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Countries come to Baku after new warnings that 2024 is on track to break temperature records, adding urgency to a fractious debate over funding for climate action in poorer countries. Trump has pledged to once again withdraw the United States from the landmark Paris climate agreement, and there are concerns the move could weaken ambition around ...

Bank Credit Agricole Halts Financing for Fossil Fuel Projects

This Is Beirut, 2023-12-14 16:46 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The French bank Credit Agricole declared on Thursday its decision to halt financing new fossil fuel extraction projects, a day after delegates reached an agreement on the COP28 climate deal. Credit Agricole, one of France's biggest banks, announced Thursday it would no longer finance any new fossil fuel extraction projects, a day after delegates ...

Rain, Disease, and Starvation in Gaza

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

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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, ...

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