COP26: Live updates from final hours
COP26 in Glasgow is now in its last scheduled hours, with planned protests, more negotiations and a final attempt to reach agreement between nearly 200 countries.
COP26: Countries split over key emissions text in climate agreement
A group of more than 20 countries is pushing to remove the entire section of the draft COP26 climate agreement on reducing emissions.
COP26: Oil and gas phase out group launched – but UK and Scotland aren’t in
The world’s first diplomatic initiative to keep oil and gas in the ground was launched today at the COP26 climate talks. But it did not get the support of the UK and Scottish governments.
COP26 headlines: 11/11/21
COP26 president, Alok Sharma, told a review session this morning there was “still a lot more work to be done”. He said ministers had to “dial up” their engagement if the talks were to finish on time at the end of tomorrow (12/11/21).
COP26: Fracking owner criticises UK government over climate policy
The Australian owner of the fracking company, Cuadrilla, has blamed the UK government’s net zero policy for increasing energy prices.
COP26 headlines: 10/11/21
China and the US announced a surprise cooperation agreement, focussed on controlling methane emissions, over the next decade. Earlier, Boris Johnson warned against false hopes and said the UK wanted to move beyond oil and gas as soon as possible.
COP26: China and US agree on climate cooperation
In a surprise announcement, China and the US have agreed on climate cooperation over the next decade.
COP26: “Move beyond oil and gas as soon as possible” – Boris Johnson
The prime minster has said the UK wants to phase out hydrocarbons completely and as quickly as possible.
COP26: Countries urged to strengthen climate commitments in draft treaty
The first version of the COP26 climate agreement was published this morning with calls for countries to do more to cut carbon emissions.
COP26 headlines: 9/11/21
The main news today was analysis from Climate Action Tracker that even with COP26 pledges, the world is on course for warming of 2.4C.
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