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.

Brenda Norrell (2023-12-08). Lithium Mine Battle at Paiute Massacre Site Links to Global Battle Against Greenwashing. indybay.org The struggle to protect Peehee Mu'huh, Thacker Pass, from lithium mine links the global struggles of uncontacted Indonesians battling nickel mining, child slaves in Congo's cobalt mines, and the peoples' battles against lithium mining in Serbia and Argentina. They are all battling the greenwashing of the false solution of electric vehicles for climate change.

ecns.cn (2023-12-08). China's NEV sector helps combat climate change. ecns.cn China's auto industry is expected to play a bigger role in combating climate change thanks to its leading position in electrification, said officials and experts.

ecns.cn (2023-12-08). COP28 calls for speeding up action. ecns.cn Negotiators at the United Nations climate conference being held in Dubai were told to step up their game over the first Global Stocktake talks.

ecns.cn (2023-12-08). China supports developing nations on climate change. ecns.cn While promoting climate adaptation at home, China will continue to support other developing nations to adapt to the climate crisis, said Zhao Yingmin, vice-minister of ecology and environment.

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-08). Climate is the real threat, protesters tell defence conference. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-08). Multiple faith groups target PM on climate. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-08). Pacific Island climate campaigner tells COP28 protest: 'Phase out, not phase down'. greenleft.org.au

The Independent (2023-12-08). Private Sector Foundation and Uganda Baati sign MOU to enhance climate resilience. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A transformative memorandum of understanding (MOU) has been formalized between Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) and Uganda Baati Limited under the Uganda Baati Safal Foundation, marking the commencement of the tree-planting initiative. This agreement was signed during the PSFU's 27th Annual General Meeting at Kampala Serena Hotel and …

Brenda Norrell (2023-12-07). Lithium Mine Battle at Paiute Massacre Site Links to Global Battle Against Greenwashing. indybay.org The struggle to protect Peehee Mu'huh, Thacker Pass, from lithium mine links the global struggles of uncontacted Indonesians battling nickel mining, child slaves in Congo's cobalt mines, and the peoples' battles against lithium mining in Serbia and Argentina. They are all battling the greenwashing of the false solution of electric vehicles for climate change.

ecns.cn (2023-12-07). UN official urges more financial aid to developing nations at COP28. ecns.cn United Nations Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell has called for bigger financial support to the developing nations, stressing finance as the "great enabler for climate action".

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-07). Pacific Island climate campaigner tells COP28 protest: 'Phase out, not phase down'. greenleft.org.au

John Malamatinas, Unicorn Riot. (2023-12-07). International Solidarity At The First 'World Congress For Climate Justice'. popularresistance.org Milan, Italy — For many years, transnational movements like "Fridays for Future" or "Extinction Rebellion" have tried to push governments to comply with the 1.5 C climate threshold set in 2015 by the Paris Agreement, yet activists believe not enough has changed. The struggles against mega-projects — be it coal mines, pipelines, motorways, train lines, construction for Olympic games, or water privatization — are still happening in every continent, and many are crying out for an immediate reaction to a dystopian future. One such reaction happened in October in Milan, Italy: The World Congress for…

Karl Grossman (2023-12-07). Nuclear power pushing at the UN's COP28 Climate Change Conference. nationofchange.org In the way of a vested interest, nuclear interests, corporate and governmental, moved in on COP28.

Lawrence Davidson, Consortium News. (2023-12-07). The Fatal Post World War II Contradiction. popularresistance.org Human Beings are not showing off their best abilities of late. They appear to have mostly failed when it comes to climate change. For instance, "By 2100, average temperatures in the U.S. are expected to increase by approximately 8 ∞F or more (4.4 ∞C)" if the current high rate of greenhouse gas emissions is maintained. | If "immediate and rapid greenhouse gas reductions" are achieved we can keep the warming down to "approximately 2.5 ∞F (1.4 ∞C)." Given our lack of international institutions with the capability of enforcing agreements and treaties, which do you think is more likely? | Actua…

Staff (2023-12-07). "Cabal of Oil Producers": Climate Scientist Kevin Anderson Slams Corporate Capture of COP28. democracynow.org As we broadcast from COP28 in Dubai, leading climate scientist Kevin Anderson lays out why he dismisses the annual climate talks as "grand events" that do little to actually curb emissions. "These COPs have become little more than a scam under which the oil companies and the other fossil fuel companies are hiding that nothing is being done," says Anderson. Decades of inaction make solving the climate crisis much harder, and Anderson notes "technology and fairness have to go hand in hand" in order to save the planet.

Staff (2023-12-07). "Green Colonialism": Nigerian Climate Activist Nnimmo Bassey Says Africa Is Being Sold Out at COP28. democracynow.org Longtime Nigerian activist and poet Nnimmo Bassey joins us at COP28 in Dubai to discuss how "false climate solutions" like carbon trading markets are hurting efforts to reduce emissions and prevent catastrophic global heating. "People are making deals rather than talking about how to cut emissions at source," says Bassey. "We're seeing a sellout of the African continent." Bassey is director of the Health of Mother Earth Foundation and received the Right Livelihood Award in 2010 for his environmental activism.

The Independent (2023-12-07). COPA28: Climate Commissioner defends Ugandan delegation of 600 in Dubai. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Commissioner for Climate Change, Margaret Athieno Mwebesa has defended Uganda's big numbers at the ongoing UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai. Mwebesa, who is Uganda's National Focal Point at the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change UNFCCC) denies that Ugandans at the COP28 are on perdiem hunt or …

Democracy Now! (2023-12-07). Democracy Now! 2023-12-07 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for December 07, 2023; "Terrorized": Gaza Poet Mosab Abu Toha on Being Stripped, Jailed & Beaten by Israeli Forces; "Cabal of Oil Producers": Climate Scientist Kevin Anderson Slams Corporate Capture of COP28; "Green Colonialism": Nigerian Climate Activist Nnimmo Bassey Says Africa Is Being Sold Out at COP28 | Headlines for December 07, 2023; "Terrorized": Gaza Poet Mosab Abu Toha on Being Stripped, Jailed & Beaten by Israeli Forces; "Cabal of Oil Producers": Climate Scientist Kevin Anderson Slams Corporate Capture of COP28; "Green Coloniali…

ecns.cn (2023-12-08). 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.

Dr. Paul Larudee (2023-12-07). Most of Gaza Strip Is Now a Wasteland. Children are Being Starved. Military Intervention and Israeli Embargo Are Necessary. globalresearch.ca