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At least seven billion tonnes of CO2 to be removed yearly to hit climate target – Report

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At least seven billion tonnes of CO2 to be removed yearly to hit climate target – Report

Around seven to nine billion tonnes of CO2 (Carbon dioxide) need to be removed from the atmosphere yearly for the world to meet the 1.5 oC Paris Agreement target, a study has shown. Paris Agreement is a treaty on climate change adopted by 196 countries during the Climate Change Conference (COP21) in Paris, France, on … Read more

COP28 Agreement Faces Credibility Test Amidst Fossil Fuel Expansion Concerns

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COP28 Agreement Faces Credibility Test Amidst Fossil Fuel Expansion Concerns

The Cop28 agreement, celebrated as a landmark deal at last year’s climate talks in Dubai, is facing a credibility crisis. The transition away from fossil fuels, a pivotal component of the agreement, hinges on major historical polluters, including the US, UK and Canada, reconsidering their plans for expanding oil and gas production. Pedro Pedroso, the … Read more