One hundred thousand attendees and counting:The meetings,receptions and parties are accelerating faster than climate change itself.
Earlier this week,British PM Rishi Sunak abruptly cancelled a meeting with the Greek PM after his counterpart called again for the return of the sculptures.
One hundred youth delegates have been chosen to represent developing nations and indigenous groups at the COP28 UN climate summit,which is getting under way in Dubai.
“The documents referred to in the BBC article are inaccurate and were not used by COP28 in meetings,” a COP28 spokesperson said.
Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen will show the government is on track to meet a signature election commitment. But green groups aren’t satisfied.
Fifteen-year-old organiser Charlie Gallace described months of busy after-school meetings to wrangle permits and speakers ahead of the Melbourne strike,which drew thousands.
WA’s mining and LNG sectors are the biggest drag on the nation’s journey to net-zero,and WA is the only state that has recorded a rise in emissions compared to 2005 levels.
The International Energy Agency predicts peak demand for oil,gas and coal within this decade. It would be grim news for major fossil fuel exporters like Australia.
World fossil fuel demand is set to peak by 2030 as more electric cars hit the road and China’s economy shifts towards cleaner energy,the agency said.
Scientists say record-breaking temperatures are making the world a dangerous place for life,with many planetary “vital signs” at extremes.
The competition watchdog has approved the acquisition of Australia’s largest energy retailer,but large shareholders think the bid undervalues the company.