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Western Heat Wave’s Climate Connection
A severe heat wave is affecting parts of California, the Southwest, and other regions, with record-high temperatures expected to persist throughout the week.
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Swiss court admits Indonesian islanders’ climate case against cement giant
A Swiss court in Zug has accepted, for the first time, a climate-related lawsuit against a major corporation, clearing the way for Indonesian residents of Pari Island to pursue legal action against Swiss cement producer Holcim.
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EU to weaken more environment-reporting rules, draft document shows
The executive branch of the European Commission has drafted a proposal that would significantly relax environmental-reporting requirements for industries across the European Union.
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COP30 concludes with climate finance boost but no fossil fuel phase-out commitment
At the closing moments of COP30 in Belém, negotiators reached a historic boost in adaptation finance, agreeing to significantly increase resources for developing nations.
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UN calls for major climate funding boost to shield frontline communities
The United Nations Secretary-General called for a substantial increase in climate finance to protect vulnerable communities at the start of the global climate summit.
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What is the COP30 climate summit, and why does it matter?
As the annual COP30 climate summit opens in Belém, Brazil, attention turns to how governments will move from pledges to implementation.
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Still a chance to return to 1.5 °C climate goal, researchers say
A global climate analysis by a prominent research institute concludes that it remains technically possible for humanity to limit warming to around 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels, but only if governments act…
