The UN climate conference ended with a $300 billion a year pledge — disappointing many

Nov 25, 2024
It's the third straight year the COP conference has been held in an oil-exporting nation.
The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP29, was held in Baku, Azerbaijan, an oil-exporting nation.
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Ground rules for carbon markets

Nov 15, 2024
In this week's "Make Me Smart" newsletter, we explain the latest moves to establish a credible global market for carbon credits. Plus, we do the numbers on open enrollment and the rising cost of health care.
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At COP29, wealthy and poor nations negotiate to split the climate bill

Nov 13, 2024
U.N. summit's key talks focus on which countries should pay to help others mitigate and adapt to climate change.
Representatives from all corners of the world meet in Azerbaijan for COP29, the United Nations' annual climate summit.
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