In the hottest decade in history, the consequences appear on every continent. The burning of fossil fuels has intensified the greenhouse effect, and the planet’s average temperature has risen 1.1°C since the 19th century, enough to cause damage. Therefore, 2021 is considered a decisive year in the climate fight. Two hundred countries must present plans […]
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COP26 Day 1 Lessons: Biden’s Apologies, India’s Promise and Disappointments
Nearly 120 world leaders gathered in Glasgow on Monday (1) to address what scientists and health experts say is the world’s biggest crisis: climate change. The meeting came on the heels of a G20 summit that had at best mixed results on climate, with the leaders of the world’s richest countries failing to agree on […]
UN: Climate change could reduce 80% of agricultural production in Africa by 2050
Basic food crops could decline by at least 80% by 2050 in eight African countries. The reductions, caused by the increase in global temperature, could have a catastrophic impact, increasing poverty and limiting the availability of food, according to a report released by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (Fida), of the United Nations, on […]
Chile’s right-wing candidate advances in polls on the eve of election
Chile’s right-wing presidential candidate José Antonio Kast is gaining an advantage in the polls just weeks before the country’s elections this month, though he still appears to be losing a likely run-off against a leftist candidate. The Pulso Ciudadano poll, released on Sunday by consulting firm Activa Research, showed the ultra-conservative candidate with 26.5% of […]
Queen Elizabeth recalls Prince Philip’s commitment to the environment at COP26
Queen Elizabeth welcomed world leaders at the summit of the 26th United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP26), this Monday (1st), with a video message for reception. According to the Queen, Glasgow, Scotland, was “once the heart of the industrial revolution, but now a place to deal with climate change”. Recalling the commitment of her […]
US Special Envoy John Kerry Celebrates Brazil’s Climate Promises
The United States’ special envoy for climate issues, John Kerry, celebrated, through a post on Twitter, Brazil’s promises of measures at COP26 in relation to the climate. On the social network, Kerry wrote that “celebrates Brazil’s new commitments to end illegal deforestation by 2028, achieve a significant 50% reduction in greenhouse gases by 2030 and […]
Queen Elizabeth II seen driving after canceling schedule under medical advice
Queen Elizabeth II was photographed driving around her Windsor property on Monday (1), days after being instructed by doctors to rest for at least two weeks and avoid official commitments. The image showed the 95-year-old monarch wearing a headscarf and sunglasses at the wheel of her car. The tour is likely to be a positive […]
China will “control” high-emission projects, but does not make climate commitments
Chinese President Xi Jinping, who did not attend COP26 in person, said in a written speech to the summit that the country “will control the irrational development of energy-intensive, high-emission projects” but failed to make climate commitments. According to a translation published by the state-run Xinhua news agency, Xi Jinping said: “We will promote a […]
Bolsonaro details meetings with G20 leaders and “step” on Angela Merkel’s foot
In an interview with CNN Brasil This Monday morning, President Jair Bolsonaro (non-party) detailed some meetings he had with major world leaders during the annual meeting of the G20 Summit, including a “step” he accidentally landed on German Chancellor Angela Merkel. “The conversation with Angela Merkel was excellent. It started that afternoon, in a crowded […]
US, European Union and UK raise pollutant reduction targets by 2030
The United States, the European Union and the United Kingdom announced new targets for reducing carbon dioxide at the United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP26), which began this Monday (1) in Glasgow, Scotland, said the columnist by CNN Brazil Lourival Sant’Anna. The announcements took place on the same day that Brazil announced a 50% […]
