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Why even pro-climate action organisations may pull in different directions

This year’s UN climate summit (Cop30) in Belém, Brazil, begins with a familiar dilemma: how can we tackle a highly political, long-term problem that involves every country of the world?

The Conversation

Experts call for new taxes on worst polluters to help poorer nations with climate crisis

Report to be discussed at Cop30 says global agreements should target carbon intensive activities and ‘ultra high net worth individuals’

The Guardian - UK

First civil trial over 737 Max crash in Ethiopia begins, even as Boeing settles three more lawsuits

The first civil trial over the Boeing 737 Max crash in Ethiopia is underway

The Independent UK

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Why Cop30 remains key to fighting the climate crisis

IN FOCUS: There might be a sense that global progress on the climate crisis is flagging, but experts tell Nick Ferris that there remains real hope that the summit in Brazil can drive forward the climate agenda - so long as rich countries agree to budge on the key issue…

The Independent UK

Interpol announces a new global fight against illegal deforestation

Interpol and partners have launched a global law enforcement effort to fight illegal deforestation in tropical areas

The Independent UK

It's official: The world will speed past 1.5 C climate threshold in the next decade, UN says

The UNEP's 2025 Emissions Gap report has found that global average temperatures will exceed 1.5 C (2.7 F) before 2035 — and this just days before the COP30 climate summit kicks off in Brazil.

LiveScience

EU agrees on new emissions targets before global climate summit in Brazil

The European Union has announced plans to slash carbon emissions by 90% by 2040

The Independent UK

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First Thing: Zohran Mamdani elected New York City mayor

Democratic socialist’s campaign was fueled by small-dollar donations and tens of thousands of volunteers. Plus, Dick Cheney dies aged 84

The Guardian - UK

EU ministers agree weakened climate target to take to Brazil summit

European Union environment ministers have agreed on a diluted 2040 climate target after all-night talks in Brussels, and were due to finalise the deal on Wednesday – days before the UN Cop30 summit opens in Brazil.

Radio France Internationale

Scientists thought Great Barrier Reef doomed if global temperatures rise 1.5C – but a new study finds hope

University of Queensland modelling says reef will suffer ‘rapid coral decline’ in coming decades but could still recover if targets met

The Guardian - AU

Swiss government put forward yodeling as candidate for UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage

Yodel–ay-HEEE–Oooo... Switzerland's government has put forward yodeling as a candidate for UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage.

Euronews

$500m in assets seized from mysterious crypto scam billionaire

Both the US and UK governments have also imposed joint sanctions against Mr Zhi, his associates, and his company

The Independent UK

Switzerland wants ‘fifth language’ to join UNESCO cultural heritage list

One professor highlights that Swiss yodelling is distinguished by its unique vocal technique

The Independent UK

New national forest confirmed for Oxford-Cambridge corridor

Government announces the location of the second of three forests promised in Labour manifesto, as part of £1 billion commitment to tree planting.

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‘Rogue’ action by countries to geoengineer climate could worsen impacts – study

Royal Society assessment says solar radiation modification techniques could reduce global temperatures if done in a globally coordinated way.

Evening Standard

Prince of Wales pledges to back those ‘standing up and defending nature’

William is visiting the South American country for the first time to stage his Earthshot Prize.

The Independent UK

Starmer affirms UK commitment to climate action ahead of Cop30 summit

Starmer has reiterated the government’s dedication to clean energy goals and the UK’s role as a global climate leader

The Independent UK

Brazil's Lula puts forward new vision for protecting the Amazon rainforest

Brazil’s leader, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, says he wants the future of the Amazon rainforest to be built around a major fund that will pay countries to keep their forests standing

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Director Paul WS Anderson says you can blame Metal Gear Solid for the Monster Hunter movie, because juxtaposing machine guns and monsters is simply 'great imagery'

This film is underrated and no, I will not be taking questions.

The Independent UK

Man sent to prison for trafficking victims to Myanmar scam compound

Several people were promised good pay in Thailand, only to find themselves trafficked to scam centres

The Independent UK

US suggests UN Security Council authorize Gaza stabilization force for 2 years

The United States has produced a draft text for the U.N. Security Council that would provide a mandate for an international stabilization force in Gaza for at least two years

The Independent UK

Paris prosecutor's office investigates TikTok over youth suicide content

The Paris prosecutor's office has opened an investigation into TikTok over allegations that it promotes content encouraging suicide notably among young people

Euronews

Doha hosts UN social summit as calls grow for concrete action towards equality

Doha is hosting the Second World Summit for Social Development this week with world leaders, experts and youth meeting to tackle poverty, inequality and the future of work.

The Independent UK

The US might lose its longstanding ‘measles elimination’ status

More than 1,600 cases and three deaths due to measles infections so far this year – mostly in unvaccinated Americans

The Guardian - UK

Sudan civil war spiralling out of control, UN secretary general says

António Guterres calls for the violence to end but there appears little appetite for ceasefire proposed by US

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