Monthly Archives: December 2023

2023-12-11: News Headlines

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). Concerns aired over illegal wildlife trade. ecns.cn The astonishing scale, nature and consequences of illegal wildlife trade across the globe mean that it should be put on the agenda of the climate club, as well as biodiversity, heard a panel at COP28 on Saturday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). Envoy calls for more joint efforts on climate action. ecns.cn China will push for more financial support from developed countries for Global South nations amid the climate crisis, and rather than sharing in the support thus gained.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). China backs G20 goal to triple global renewable energy by 2030. ecns.cn China supports the initiative by G20 countries to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030, said Xie Zhenhua, China's special envoy for climate change.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). COP28 sets eyes on AI to fight climate change. ecns.cn The grand challenge was part of a high-level event organized by the UN Climate Change Technology Mechanism on Saturday in Dubai, in collaboration with the COP28 Presidency.

ecns.cn (2023-12-11). Officials emphasize digitalization's role in low-carbon future, economic recovery. ecns.cn Officials have called for further efforts to tap the potential of digital transformation in promoting low-carbon transition and economic recovery amid the global climate crisis.

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-11). Climate is the real threat, protesters tell defence conference. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-11). Multiple faith groups target PM on climate. greenleft.org.au

Javier Arana Villasusa (2023-12-11). Dominican Rep asks island countries to have access to funds at COP 28. plenglish.com Santo Domingo, Dec 11 ( Prensa Latina) The Dominican Republic demanded to the international community, at the United Nations Convention on Climate Change (COP28), that developing countries have access to funds to face natural disasters, the Presidency's website published today.

The Independent (2023-12-11). Airtel Africa at COP28. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Group CEO of Airtel Africa plc, Segun Ogunsanya, has reaffirmed the importance of an enabling policy environment for sustainable development and climate action in partnership with Africa's private sector at COP28. Ogunsanya, a member of the United Nations Global Compact's African Business Leaders Coalition (ABLC), addressed a distinguished audience at …

Anil Oza, Nature. (2023-12-10). Scientists Skip COP28 To Demand Climate Action At Home. popularresistance.org Some scientists-turned-activists have changed tactics during this year's United Nations climate summit. Rather than staging demonstrations in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, at the meeting itself, they are coordinating protests against governments' lack of progress reining in greenhouse-gas emissions closer to home — by blocking parts of fossil-fuel operations in their own countries and appealing to local governments. | Although the United Arab Emirates has pledged to allow peaceful protests and "the expression of values" at the 28th annual UN Climate Change Conference (COP28), the country normally bans unauth…

Douglas Rogers, Waging Nonviolence. (2023-12-10). Can Extinction Rebellion's Success In The Netherlands Be Replicated? popularresistance.org Success in climate activism can take a lot of forms, and relatively few of them are glamorous. The change we work for might be too abstract to measure, or our role in it might be unclear. Perhaps, in difficult conditions, success might mean no more than keeping your head above the water. | Still, there are times when success can actually be joyful, epic and infectious, as in the case of the recent blockades on the Dutch capital's A12 highway. | The shortest version of this story is that a multi-year campaign of disruption induced the Dutch Parliament to move, on Oct. 10, towards a phasing-out of fossil fuel subsi…

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

In Defense of Liberation! (2023-12-10). This Dread and Depression is on Purpose! Don't Fall Victim! Don't Blame Yourselves! podcasters.spotify.com In this episode, I talk about some of the difficulties with remaining positive through a very dehumanizing, morbid, draining, and existential moment that we are all living through today. Whether we are Palestinian, Congolese, Nicaraguan, Cuban, Jamaican, Chinese, indigenous, or so-called American, we are all dealing with the extremes of capitalist, exploitation, extermination campaigns, mass, incarceration, the preponderance of social media, hyper individualism, mental health and climate crisis, and just in general, having to go to school or go to work every day while the world is blowing up around us. What do we…

Karl Grossman, Nation of Change. (2023-12-10). Nuclear Power Pushing At The COP28 Climate Change Conference. popularresistance.org "U.S. leads coalition to triple nuclear power by 2050 in effort to address climate change," was the headline of a Dec. 4 CNBC article on activity at the UN conference called COP28 being held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on the climate crisis. | COP stands for Conference of the Parties, annual gatherings under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The 28 is for this being the twenty-eighth session. It began on Nov. 30 and is to end on Dec. 12. | When it started, there was a stir over the conference president being Sultan Al Jaber who just happens to head the UAE's state-owned oil company, Ab…

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 …

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…

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

_____ (2023-12-11). COP28 UAE — Joint Statement on Climate, Nature and People. transcend.org 9 Dec 2023 – {From TMS Editor: Key terms and themes not addressed, conspicuously left out: Fossil Fuel, Energy, Oil, Gasoline, Petrol, Petroleum, Methane, Air Pollution, Marine Pollution, CO2, Deforestation, Pentagon/Military Footprint, US Wars, Billionaires' airplanes/yachts (did I miss anything?)}…

_____ (2023-12-11). Record Number of Fossil Fuel Lobbyists at COP28. transcend.org 5 Dec 2023 – At least 2456 fossil fuel lobbyists have been granted access to the COP28 summit in Dubai, signalling an unprecedented presence at crucial climate talks from representatives of some of the world's biggest polluters.

ecns.cn (2023-12-11). NE China's Heilongjiang sees booming ice and snow tourism. ecns.cn Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province has a cold winter climate with abundant ice and snow resources, which has become a popular ice-snow tourism destination in recent years. "ÄÄ…

krish-rad_ind (2023-12-11). Scientists Skip COP28 To Demand Climate Action At Home. popularresistance.org

latintimes (2023-12-11). From Farmlands to Traditions: Climate Change Threatens Latino Culture in the U.S. latintimes.com Over half of the U.S. Latino population resides in states facing heightened climate threats, including air pollution, extreme heat, and flooding…

latintimes (2023-12-11). 'Not A Minute To Lose': Clock Ticks On Fossil Fuel Deal At Climate Summit. latintimes.com Simon Stiell urged countries to preserve the "highest ambition" to check warming at no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.

Charlotte Dennett (2023-12-11). Israel, Gaza, and the Struggle for Oil. counterpunch.org In 1927 oil exploration yielded a major strike near Kirkuk, Iraq; the long-planned pipeline was completed in 1934 and oil flowed through it to the West until 1948, when it was closed by the Iraqis during the First Arab—Israeli War. Some five decades later, reopening it became a rallying cry of then-Finance Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, following the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the US invasion of Iraq. Netanyahu envisioned Saddam Hussein being overthrown and replaced by a pro-Israel Iraqi dissident named Ahmad Chalabi. "Soon the oil will be flowing to Haifa!" Netanyahu proclaimed. "It's not a p…

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

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2023-12-10: News Headlines

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.

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