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COP26: The issues that stand in the way of progress

Mon, 2021-11-01 11:14
As the serious business of negotiation finally begins in Glasgow, we look at the key barriers to progress.
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G20 pledge climate action but make few commitments

Mon, 2021-11-01 06:33
The agreement between the world's richest economies makes no reference to cutting emissions by 2050.
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Climate change: Extreme weather events are 'the new norm'

Mon, 2021-11-01 01:12
Scientists from the WMO say global warming is leading the world into "uncharted territory".
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COP26: 'Moment of truth' as world meets for climate summit

Sun, 2021-10-31 14:38
COP26 begins in Glasgow, amid dire warnings for the future if urgent climate action is not taken.
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JCB signs green hydrogen deal worth billions

Sun, 2021-10-31 13:50
JCB will take 10% of the green hydrogen made by Australian mining company Fortescue Future Industries.
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Can COP26 really save the planet?

Sun, 2021-10-31 10:23
Past COPs our science editor went to didn't stop climate change - will this one be any different?
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Climate change: What's it like living in a place where it's 50C?

Sun, 2021-10-31 10:13
The BBC has spoken to people around the world about how extreme heat is changing their lives.
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COP26: Arnold Schwarzenegger angered by world leaders' climate policies

Fri, 2021-10-29 15:00
The Terminator actor also says reducing meat intake does not have to mean sacrificing something.
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Climate Change: What are the big polluters doing to cut carbon emissions?

Fri, 2021-10-29 10:27
The top CO2-producing nations all have plans to tackle global warming - but what progress are they making?
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Europe's floods: Lessons from German tragedy

Fri, 2021-10-29 10:25
Recriminations have followed the July floods and the alleged failure to alert residents.
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COP26: Four number that set the stage for climate change negotiations

Fri, 2021-10-29 10:22
The Queen cancelling her appearance and a climate pledge delayed - what do they mean for COP26?
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Sitting Bull: DNA confirms great-grandson's identity

Thu, 2021-10-28 17:51
A sample of the Native American leader's hair confirms the identity of his great-grandson.
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Climate change: Human activity makes forests emit carbon

Thu, 2021-10-28 09:39
Human activity and wildfires have turned highly protected forests into net sources of carbon, a study suggests.
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Climate change: Polls shows rising demand for government action

Thu, 2021-10-28 09:35
Ahead of COP26, a BBC World Service poll finds growing support for strong political leadership.
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Budget 2021: How green is Chancellor Rishi Sunak?

Thu, 2021-10-28 09:33
From planes and trains to insulation - this is how green the Budget looked ahead of COP26 starting on Sunday.
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Climate change: Can India meet its targets?

Thu, 2021-10-28 09:19
As a major global climate summit approaches, is the Indian government on track to meet its own commitments?
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Neutrino result heralds new chapter in physics

Thu, 2021-10-28 02:46
A new chapter in physics is here, says a team that hunted for a key building block of the Universe.
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Autumn Budget 2021: Boost for science is less than promised

Thu, 2021-10-28 01:53
The chancellor boosts science spending to £20bn a year by 2024 - £2bn less than previously pledged.
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Climate activists hold Science Museum protest over fossil fuel sponsors

Wed, 2021-10-27 14:28
The activists say they will stay at London's Science Museum for "victims" of fossil fuel sponsors.
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Life at 50C: Surviving in Kuwait's 'unbearable' heat

Wed, 2021-10-27 09:10
The Middle East is warming faster than much of the world, leaving Kuwaitis struggling with everyday life.
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