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Brazil’s “COP of Truth” fails on fossil fuels and science – all eyes now on Chris Bowen
Brazil’s COP ends in disappointment and frustration as India, Saudi and Russia pull the strings. All eyes now on Chris Bowen to see if he can do any better.
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Nov 23, 2025

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“Sliding doors moment:” Australia signs up to initiative to phase out oil, gas and coal
Australia joins pledge to phase out fossil fuels, in a move described as its strongest statement yet and requiring a rapid scaling up renewable energy.
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Nov 23, 2025

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Analysis: Australia had the opportunity to be a climate champion, but it’s not in the business of being bold
Australia had talked up a storm about the “Pacific Family” at UN climate talks, but could not deliver. Woodside, meanwhile, gets whatever it wants.
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Nov 21, 2025

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“Terrifying:” Fire forces evacuation at UN climate conference, at key point in negotiations
Dramatic and “terrifying” scenes as fire forces evacuation at Brazil climate conference with no fire alarms or sprinkler systems.
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Nov 21, 2025

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Pledges to triple renewables, reduce methane and double efficiency will deliver huge climate savings
New report from Climate Analytics says if countries deliver on prior promises it would reduce average global warming by nearly 1°C.
Royce Kurmelovs in Belem

Nov 20, 2025

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Anger and frustration as Australia fails in bid to host COP31, Bowen lands negotiating role
Australia’s multi-year effort to host the next UN climate conference fails, with the venue going to Türkiye, although Bowen has key role as president of negotiations.
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Nov 20, 2025

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