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Read between the lines: The GST text says more about power, less about climate

The Big Story COP28

20 Dec. 2023

Read between the lines: The GST text says more about power, less about climate

By Shreeshan V

Part 2 examines how the final GST text is not only technically weak, but is…

A forced victory: How COP28 Presidency chose politics over policy

The Big Story COP28

20 Dec. 2023

A forced victory: How COP28 Presidency chose politics over policy

By Shreeshan V and Anushka Mohite

In Part 1 of a two-part COP special, CarbonCopy looks at how and why the…

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COP28: New GST text pushes for a rapid phase down of coal, but recognises need to increase climate finance

COP28 Fossil Fuels

COP28: New GST text pushes for a rapid phase down of coal, but recognises need to increase climate finance

By Editorial Team | 11 Dec. 2023

India, China likely to push back on text’s language on coal; climate vulnerable countries unhappy…

Research identifies bots engaged in greenwashing during COP28

Research identifies bots engaged in greenwashing during COP28

By Editorial Team | 11 Dec. 2023

New research says that a network of at least 1,900 bots is actively engaged in…

UAE risks up to -72% GDP growth hit due to climate change: Report

COP28 Policy and Finance

UAE risks up to -72% GDP growth hit due to climate change: Report

By Editorial Team | 9 Dec. 2023

Both Saudi Arabia and COP28 hosts UAE face GDP growth reduction of -72%, says the…

Reject any text that targets fossil fuels at COP28: OPEC to member countries in leaked letter

COP28 Fossil Fuels

Reject any text that targets fossil fuels at COP28: OPEC to member countries in leaked letter

By Editorial Team | 9 Dec. 2023

The letter urges OPEC members to “proactively reject any text or formula that targets energy,…

Toxic positivity at COP28: Half-way there, but still a long way to go

Toxic positivity at COP28: Half-way there, but still a long way to go

By Anushka Mohite | 8 Dec. 2023

The COP presidency attempted to tie the first half of the UN climate summit with…

Big Polluters placed over 5,000 ads during first 5 days of COP28: Analysis

COP28 Fossil Fuels

Big Polluters placed over 5,000 ads during first 5 days of COP28: Analysis

By Editorial Team | 7 Dec. 2023

Major oil and gas companies such as Aramco, Total and Exxon placed over 5,000 ads…

Overshooting 1.5°C target seems inevitable: Global Carbon Budget lead researcher

COP28 Fossil Fuels Policy and Finance

Overshooting 1.5°C target seems inevitable: Global Carbon Budget lead researcher

By Editorial Team | 6 Dec. 2023

The annual report found global carbon emissions from fossil fuels have risen again, reaching record…

Warming world on track to trigger dangerous tipping points by 2030, disrupt social cohesion: Report

Climate and Environment COP28

Warming world on track to trigger dangerous tipping points by 2030, disrupt social cohesion: Report

By Editorial Team | 6 Dec. 2023

The report says that escalating Earth system destabilisation threatened to disrupt societal cohesion, increase mental…

Record number of fossil fuel lobbyists granted access to COP28

Record number of fossil fuel lobbyists granted access to COP28

By Editorial Team | 5 Dec. 2023

France brought fossil fuel giants such as TotalEnergies and EDF as part of its country…

Heavy reliance on CCS to cost trillions, advocacy for tech contradicts science: Reports

COP28 Technology and Innovation

Heavy reliance on CCS to cost trillions, advocacy for tech contradicts science: Reports

By Editorial Team | 4 Dec. 2023

While emphasis on using Carbon Capture and Storage is mounting at COP28, reports reveal that…

Cop28: Follow the money

Cop28: Follow the money

By Archana Chaudhary | 3 Dec. 2023

The Israel-Hamas War could play spoilsport in making this year’s climate summit more decisive The…

Climate and health declaration signed by 123 countries at COP28

COP28 Public Health

Climate and health declaration signed by 123 countries at COP28

By Editorial Team | 3 Dec. 2023

While the declaration skips mentioning fossil fuels, another report finds that 1 in 12 hospitals…

Modi makes his presence felt at COP28; announces India’s bid for COP33

COP28 Policy and Finance

Modi makes his presence felt at COP28; announces India’s bid for COP33

By Editorial Team | 1 Dec. 2023

The Indian Prime Minister expressed an interest in expanding the country’s Green Credits initiative internationally…

COP28: Searching for a fresh route on a beaten path

The Big Story COP28 Policy and Finance

COP28: Searching for a fresh route on a beaten path

By Shreeshan V | 1 Dec. 2023

The opening of the climate conference has seen a departure from precedent as it delivers…

Big oil pumping millions in climate misinformation before COP28: Report

Big oil pumping millions in climate misinformation before COP28: Report

By Editorial Team | 30 Nov. 2023

A new report finds that big oil’s ad spend on Meta ranges from $4.13- $5.21…