Tag Archives: Developing countries

Climate engineering poses serious national security risks; Countries facing extreme heat may still try this, and the world needs to be prepared for this

The historic Paris climate agreement ushered in a mantra from developing countries: “1.5 to survive.” This refers to the international goal of keeping global warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.8 Fahrenheit) compared to pre-industrial times. But the world will likely exceed that threshold within a decade, and global warming shows little sign of slowing down.… Read More »

Climate engineering poses serious national security risks; Countries facing extreme heat may still try this, and the world needs to be prepared for this

One of the biggest concerns of many countries when it comes to climate change is national security. This doesn’t just mean wars. Risks to food, energy and water resources, such as climate-induced migration, are also national security issues. Can climate engineering help reduce the national security risks of climate change, or will it make things… Read More »

5 big promises made at the annual UN climate talks and what’s happened since

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — When United Nations climate talks wrap up in Dubai this week, big promises will be made about how the world will combat climate change caused by burning fossil fuels like oil, gas and coal. Negotiators are discussing how quickly fossil fuels should be cut and how to cover the… Read More »

Don’t applaud the climate summit’s loss and damage fund deal just yet; may not warrant a standing ovation

Shortly after the opening ceremony of the 2023 United Nations climate talks in Dubai, delegates from nations around the world gave a standing ovation to celebrate the agreement to launch a long-awaited loss and damage fund to help vulnerable countries recover from climate-related disasters. But applause may not yet be warranted. The agreement itself leaves… Read More »

Phase out or reduce fossil fuels? That’s the question at COP28 climate talks

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — After days spent shaving off the edges of key warming problems, climate negotiators on Tuesday focused on the difficult task of dealing with fossil fuels, the root cause of what is overheating the planet. As scientists, activists and United Nations officials repeatedly detailed how the world should phase out… Read More »

UN climate conference raises funds for countries affected by disasters such as floods and drought on day 1

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The world has taken a major step to compensate for countries affected by deadly floods, heat and drought. Nearly all countries on Thursday finalized the creation of a fund to help compensate countries struggling to cope with losses and damage caused by climate change, seen as a major breakthrough… Read More »

A look at what to expect as the latest UN climate talks begin in the oil-rich UAE

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — As the Middle East hosts its second consecutive U.N. climate conference in the next two weeks, countries hope to agree on new ways to prevent the planet from overheating by the end of the century. Distractions abound, most notably the war between Israel and Hamas. Dubai in the United… Read More »

The path to net zero emissions passes through industry

As government leaders and climate negotiators gather in Dubai for the COP28 United Nations climate conference, a huge challenge looms ahead of the hearings: decarbonising the global industrial sector. Industry has accounted for more than 30% of total greenhouse gas emissions in recent years. Considering electricity use and heat production, it is the sector that… Read More »

Climate change affects women’s health even harder. Activists want leaders to address this issue at COP28

NEW DELHI (AP) — Manju Devi suffered for two months last year while working on a farm near Delhi; He could not break away from his duties, which sometimes required him to stand and lift weights for hours in waist-deep water in the paddy field. Heavy loads in intense heat and pesticide and insecticide spraying.… Read More »