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Turkiye pushes electrification top of climate agenda as COP31 set to open

Ankara aims to make electricity account for 35 percent of global energy demand by 2035.

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The American Dream Wasn’t Built for Climate Change

Owning a home is billed as a way to build wealth, but amid climate-related disasters, for many, it's beginning to feel like a trap.

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Climate change and funding cuts threaten malaria targets: what SADC countries can do

Getting the SADC region back on track is going to take collective action and strong regional collaboration.

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Yes, the COP climate talks are far from perfect. But they still hold the power for change

It can be easy to be pessimistic. But after three decades of climate talks we’ve seen real progress.

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Australia’s climate minister is about to walk a diplomatic tightrope at COP31

Australia cannot feasibly claim climate credentials while driving global warming through its fossil fuel exports.

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Ocean Focus Takes Center Stage at COP31 as Climate Talks Prioritize Marine Ecosystems

The 2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Turkey, is marking a significant shift in global climate discussions by placing the ocean at the forefront of climate action. Organized under the theme 'Blue COP,' the summit is led by Turkey and Australia, with a strong emphasis on ocean-based solutions to combat climate change. The ocean, recognized as 'nature's greatest climate regulator,' has historically been overlooked in climate negotiations but is now seen as critical to closing the emissions gap by up to 35% through actions like restoring marine ecosystems, phasing out offshore oil and gas, and reducing maritime industry emissions. The Philippines, with its extensive coastline and reliance on marine resources, is actively supporting this agenda, highlighting the importance of protecting coastal ecosystems for food security and livelihoods. Climate activist John Leo Algo emphasized that millions of Filipino fisherfolk are already facing the impacts of climate change, including warmer waters and reduced fish catches. The Philippine delegation, including the Biodiversity Management Bureau, is committed to advancing ocean-climate initiatives, aligning with the country's national roadmap for mangrove and seagrass conservation. The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has called for COP31 to move ocean action from recognition to implementation, stressing the need for funding and policy support. With the ocean covering over 70% of the Earth and playing a vital role in absorbing carbon dioxide and heat, its protection is now central to achieving global climate goals. The summit also addresses the ongoing fossil fuel cost crisis, aiming to accelerate electrification and cheaper energy solutions. As the Philippines and other nations prepare to implement these strategies, the success of COP31 will depend on translating these commitments into tangible actions for coastal communities and marine ecosystems worldwide.

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Democrats to attend Cop31 climate talks boosted by midterms and eager to make up for Trump-era setbacks

The US will be absent from key UN climate talks that start on Monday, a further sign of Donald Trump’s scornful dismissal of the climate crisis. But Democrats’ crushing win in the US midterm elections has delivered a timely shot of optimism to countries now looking beyond the Trump era of climate obstruction. For the second year in a row, there will be no official US government presence at the annual climate summit, this year known as Cop31 and held in Antalya, Turkey. While almost every other country in the world sends delegations to the talks, Trump has derided the climate crisis as a “hoax” and “bullshit” and triggered the withdrawal of the US from the entire international climate framework. “This summit rejects reality by failing to acknowledge that extremist climate policies are destroying countries around the world,” a White House official said, confirming that the administration would not send anyone to Cop31. The snub is so severe that about 20 members of the US Congress heading to the summit have been denied usual state department assistance, requiring them to turn to philanthropic funding for the trip. “I’m glad we found a way to get there, but it is insane,”...

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The Impact of El Niño on the U.S. Economy - San Francisco Fed

Combining historical economic and meteorological data makes it possible to estimate the economic impacts of El Niño episodes. Such estimates suggest the current El Niño episode may have already caused a small temporary bump in U.S. price levels, which is expected to resolve by the end of the year. Estimates further suggest the episode poses meaningful risk for inflation to increase in 2027, alongside rising employment. These projected effects on inflation and employment add uncertainty to the economic outlook.

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Democrats to attend Cop31 climate talks boosted by midterms and eager to make up for Trump-era setbacks

There will be no official US government presence at UN’s annual climate summit, known as Cop31 and held in Antalya, Turkey