The Lancet (2023-12-09). Editorial] Health Day at COP28: a hard-won (partial) gain. thelancet.com The Lancet has long campaigned for the link between climate change and health to be recognised, and so we welcome the first Health Day at a COP summit, which took place on Dec 3, at COP28 in Dubai. Planned to showcase the links between health and climate change, the day saw US$1 billion of funding provided for both mitigation and adaptation programmes, with an emphasis on transformation of health systems, addressing the environmental determinants of health, and ensuring communities and vulnerable populations are protected.

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-10). Climate is the real threat, protesters tell defence conference. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-10). Multiple faith groups target PM on climate. greenleft.org.au

Robert Hunziker (2023-12-10). Climate Trace Detects Underreported Soaring Emissions. pressenza.com COP28, the UN Conference of the Parties in oil-rich Dubai, currently underway, will not resolve the issue of oil and gas companies agreeing to slow down oil production. On the contrary, all signals point to an increase according to formal plans already laid out by the industry, as stated by the International Energy Agency. Reuters November 2023 headline says it all: Global Fossil Fuel Production Plans Far Exceed Climate Targets. | Greenhouse gas emissions will continue to rip roar, snort, huff and puff higher ever higher post COP28. It's guaranteed. The oil companies insist upon it. And a new kid on the block nam…

C.J. Polychroniou (2023-12-09). Will COP28 End Up as the Greatest Flop in Global Climate Diplomacy Thus Far? truthout.org Global climate summits have rarely produced tangible results. More than anything, they have proven to be nothing less than platforms for verbose empty promises and extensive lobbying for the fossil fuel industry. COP28, currently underway in Dubai, may very well end up as the greatest flop so far in global climate diplomacy. Aside from the fact that it is presided over by the CEO of the United… |

Dan Bacher (2023-12-09). New report reveals fossil fuel media influence as WSPA sponsors events for journalists. indybay.org When so called journalism organizations are tainted by the toxic stench of Big Oil money — and very few "environmental" and "climate" organizations appear to have any problem with this — you know that we are in a really dark time in human history.

ecns.cn (2023-12-09). Renewable investment urged at COP28. ecns.cn China is indispensable for the world's green transformation, considering the remarkable achievements the country has made in the renewables sector, international experts said on the sidelines of the COP28 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

ecns.cn (2023-12-09). In Numbers: What has China done to address global climate challenges. ecns.cn

geo.tv (2023-12-09). Climate change triggers extinction of indigenous 'God Flower' in Taiwan. geo.tv Elders of indigenous Tsou tribe believe there's no substitute for God Flower in rituals that can't be cultivated artificially…

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-09). Climate is the real threat, protesters tell defence conference. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-09). Multiple faith groups target PM on climate. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-09). Pacific Island climate campaigner tells COP28 protest: 'Phase out, not phase down'. greenleft.org.au

Rédaction Montréal (2023-12-09). Joint Statement on Climate, Nature and People #COP28. pressenza.com We, the UNFCCC COP28 Presidency, CBD COP15 Presidency, chairs of the undersigned partnerships, initiatives and coalitions, and endorsing member countries: | Recognizing that the growing and projected impacts of climate change critically threaten biodiversity and the billions of livelihoods dependent on high-integrity ecosystems; | Noting that continued loss and degradation of nature increases climate vulnerability, contributes to significant greenhouse gas emissions, and impedes sustainable development; | Acknowledging that efforts which promote sustainable land management, drought resilience and ocean health pro…

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). Renewable investment urged at COP28. ecns.cn China is indispensable for the world's green transformation, considering the remarkable achievements the country has made in the renewables sector, international experts said on the sidelines of the COP28 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). In Numbers: What has China done to address global climate challenges. ecns.cn

Rhoda Wilson (2023-12-10). Richer countries seek to grab large swathes of land in Africa as "carbon credits" to offset their own carbon emissions — it's a colossal scam. expose-news.com As has become commonplace at such gatherings, the theme this week at the United Nations Climate Summit ("COP28") has been reducing carbon emissions. The underlying, more sinister theme is to reduce emissions …

Mark Keenan (2023-12-09). 1500 Scientists Say "Climate Change Not Due to CO2" — The Real Environment Movement Was Hijacked. globalresearch.ca

Prof. Claudia von Werlhof (2023-12-09). Global WAR-NING! Geoengineering Is Wrecking Our Planet and Humanity. globalresearch.ca World leaders are meeting in Glasgow at COP-26. All eyes are now on "the imminent dangers of CO2 and greenhouse gas emissions". The "climate emergency" is a timely instrument of propaganda used to distract people from questioning "the real crisis", namely the Covid-19 "plandemic".

The Independent (2023-12-09). COP28 Has Already Made History Says Al Jaber. independent.co.ug Dubai, UAE | THE INDEPENDENT | The host and President of COP28 President, Sultan Al Jaber says the annual climate summit taking place in Dubai has already made history. He told Journalist that more than $83 billion had been mobilized during the first week of the conference. Unlike at past Climate conferences, countries, businesses, and development …

The Independent (2023-12-09). He quickly taught himself a new language to help fight climate change. independent.co.ug Frustrated by language constraints in the climate space, a Congolese activist embarked on a mission to learn English without taking any formal language classes. Two years later, he is the heart and soul of many a COP28 conversation — in his newly adopted language — as he passes on messages from women in the communities …

Pavel López Lazo (2023-12-09). Rich countries owe 500B dollars to developing world — UNCTAD. plenglish.com Dubai, Dec 9 (Prensa Latina) Rich countries owe USD billion to developing nations in order to meet new climate finance target, the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) warned Saturday.

The Independent (2023-12-09). COP28: $400-million green investment commitments announced for Uganda. independent.co.ug Dubai, UAE | THE INDEPENDENT | Over $400 million in green investment commitments have been announced for Uganda at the climate change conference (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The green investment commitments, current and future, are for the next four years in the areas of renewable energy, water filtration and forestry, Uganda Investment …

Rachel Sherrington, Clare Carlile, Hazel Healy, DeSmog. (2023-12-09). Big Meat And Dairy Delegates Triple At COP28. popularresistance.org Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Lobbyists from industrial agriculture companies and trade groups have turned out in record numbers at COP28, which this year has a strong focus on tackling emissions from the food sector. | Attendees are present from some of the world's largest agribusiness firms — such as meatpacker JBS, fertiliser giant Nutrien, food giant Nestlé and pesticide firm Bayer — and powerful industry trade groups. | Meat and dairy interests are especially well represented with 120 delegates in Dubai, triple the number that attended COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. | Overall the analysis of th…

Greg M. Schwartz (2023-12-10). The Radioactive Pacific Ocean. counterpunch.org

ecns.cn (2023-12-09). Steps taken to reduce delivery food waste. ecns.cn With online food orders taking off in recent years, China's food delivery platforms and the restaurant industry are taking measures to reduce food waste.