Nearly 200 countries have agreed to transition away from fossil fuels to avert an incoming climate catastrophe. The deal was struck at COP28 climate summit in Dubai.

COP28: Nations to transition away from fossil fuel use

A draft of a potential climate deal at the COP28 summit on Monday suggested a range of measures countries could take to slash greenhouse gas emissions, but omitted the "phase out" of fossil fuels many nations have demanded - drawing criticism from the U.S., EU and climate-vulnerable countries.

New COP28 draft deal stops short of fossil fuel 'phase out'

It’s high time we took some steps to alleviate the issues of climate change. Now that COP28 UAE (United Nations Climate Change Conference) is in its final leg with the massive global event concluding on December 12, it’s important to note that women champions who are proactive about effectuating changes in the space, participated and tabled some ideas for a better future for the planet.

COP28 exclusive: Women climate advocates speak about championing the cause of climate change in Dubai

Licypriya Kangujam, a 12-year-old Indian climate activist, stormed the stage at the United Nations COP28 climate summit, on Monday (Dec 11) holding a sign which read “End fossil fuels.

‘End fossil fuels’: 12-year-old Indian climate activist storms COP28 stage. Watch

United Nations' climate body on Monday (Dec 11) released draft text of the deal which would be put up for passage at the ongoing COP28 Summit in Dubai in United Arab Emirates.

New COP28 draft deal avoids 'phase out' of fossil fuels

United Nations' climate body on Monday (Dec 11) released draft text of the deal which would be put up for passage at the ongoing COP28 Summit in Dubai in United Arab Emirates. The text advocates for reducing production as use of fossil fuels but stops short of using the wording 'phase out'.

COP28 Summit: New COP28 draft deal avoids `phase out` of fossil fuels

A top OPEC official has urged member countries to oppose any deal that targets fossil fuels at COP28. Secretary-general Haitham Al Ghais said that producers should (quote unquote) "Proactively reject any text or formula that targets energy".

COP28: Iraq, Saudi Arabia fiercely oppose fossil fuel phase out at Summit

Fossil fuel phase-out holds up negotiations at COP28 and may have to be diluted.....Hard negotiations continue behind closed doors as the summit nears its end

Cop28: Fossil fuel phase-out holds up talks

The issue at the heart of COP28 in Dubai is...whether or not a worldwide agreement to phase out fossil fuels will be reached at this year's UN Climate summit. Approximately 80% of the world's energy still comes from fossil fuels, which are the primary climate change driver. Take a look at this report to understand which countries are in favor of that agreement and those that are not.

COP28: Fossil fuel debate divides members at COP28 summit | World Business Watch

David Cameron has threatened to sever ties with Scottish ministers following Humza Yousaf's meeting with the president of Turkey at COP28 in the absence of a UK delegate.

David Cameron: Will consider scottish government offices in the UK

In a seismic moment at the turn of the millennium, Nobel laureate Paul Crutzen introduced the term "Anthropocene" to characterise a new geological era shaped by human activities.

Climate change we instigated is here to stay for at least 50,000 years: Study

The International Energy Agency (IEA) on Sunday (Dec 10) released its first detailed assessment of the ongoing COP28 climate talks in Dubai, and it couldn’t be more concerning.

‘Not enough,’ International Energy Agency issues grim assessment of COP28 pledges

In Pics: Climate activists dye Venice's Grand Canal green in COP28 protest

Activists protested over the presence of the oil, gas, and coal industry at the COP28 U.N. summit in Dubai on Tuesday while demanding an end to the use of fossil fuels, which are the major source cause of climate change.

COP28: Indigenous activists dance to deliver message in Dubai

Top OPEC official opposes any deal targeting fossil fuels

China on Saturday (Dec 9) went all guns blazing over calls to include Taiwan in the United Nations-backed Conference of the Parties (COP28) Summit being held in Dubai.

‘Unacceptable,’ China lashes out at nations calling for Taiwan’s inclusion in COP28

The Oil Producing and Exporting Countries (OPEC) Secretary-General Haitham Al Ghais in a letter addressed to the oil cartel's member nations has pleaded with them to reject proposals for any text under negotiation at the COP28 Climate Summit, reported news agency Reuters on Friday (Dec 8).

OPEC head told members to block any deal at COP28 that targets fossil fuels: Report

British High Commissioner Alex Ellis has lauded India's initiatives on climate change, with the international solar alliance, LiFE initiatives, Green Credits Initiative and both India and the UK working together on the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI).

UK envoy Alex Ellis asserts India's leadership role in addressing climate change

In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, how often do we pause to consider the air we breathe? The truth is, for many of us, the idea of air pollution might seem abstract, something that happens far away or in distant industrial zones.

Knowing more about air pollution encourages people to help control it. Here's how

The Climate Change 2023 Synthesis report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change states that human-caused climate transformation is already triggering numerous extreme weather events worldwide, resulting in widespread adverse impacts on both nature and people.

Women at COP28: Meet five Indian women who are pioneering climate action in the country

Climate financing remains one of the major impediments in tackling the effects of climate crisis around the world. Combating climate change and its consequences would need an enormous amount of money — much more than the world has budgeted.

Climate financing: Progress made at COP28, but is it enough?

Hailed as a breakthrough agreement at the COP 28 Summit pledges to the loss and damage funds have proved a major disappointment. So far the developed Nations have pledged a total of just $700 million towards the loss and damage fund at COP 28 that amount covers less than 2% of the economic losses that developing nations are facing due to climate change.

COP28 Summit | Experts: Financial pledges fall short of what is need

Hailed as a breakthrough agreement at the COP28 summit, pledges to the loss ad damage fund - IDF - have proved to be a major disappointment. So far, the developed nations have pledged a total of just $700 million towards the loss and damage fund at the COP28.

COP28: US, worst greenhouse gas emitter pledge just $17.5 mn of $700 mn for loss & damage fund

World leaders are discussing the future role of fossil fuels at COP28, the UN climate conference in Dubai. The world hopes to see a consensus to formally phase out fossil fuels to tackle the climate crisis.

Calls rise to phase out fossil fuels, but it remains a challenge to devise a formal plan at COP28

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