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UN Secretary-General Guterres Urges Immediate Action on Climate Change at COP31, Citing 'Moment of Truth'

UN Secretary-General Guterres Urges Immediate Action on Climate Change at COP31, Citing 'Moment of Truth'

As the United Nations climate talks, COP31, commence in Turkey, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has issued an urgent plea to world leaders, declaring it a 'moment of truth' for climate action. This marks Guterres's final major address on global warming as his second and last term as Secretary-General concludes at the end of the year. He emphasized that the world can no longer afford delays or the shifting of responsibility, asserting that 'Everybody must do more, everybody must do more now.' Guterres reflected on a pivotal moment when scientists informed him that the 2015 Paris Agreement's goal of limiting warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius was no longer achievable, a revelation he described as an 'enormous shock.' He attributes this failure not to the world itself, but to political leadership that lacks a long-term strategic view necessary for sustained investment in a greener future. Despite the grim assessment, Guterres expressed hope in the global expansion of wind and solar power as more affordable ...

AP Exclusive: Departing UN chief calls this 'a moment of truth' in fight to curb global warming

AP Exclusive: Departing UN chief calls this 'a moment of truth' in fight to curb global warming

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has a powerful message at the climate talks in Turkey

Turkey outlines plans for 'paradigm shift' in energy use ahead of climate summit

Turkey outlines plans for 'paradigm shift' in energy use ahead of climate summit

The Turkish energy minister has laid out plans for his country to wean itself away from coal and other fossil fuels as it prepares to host the COP31 climate change summit

Rubio will venture to France on first post-midterm foreign trip to face questions on Trump policies

Rubio will venture to France on first post-midterm foreign trip to face questions on Trump policies

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will make his first international trip since the midterm elections that dealt the Republicans a severe blow

Morning Bid: Out of the blue

Morning Bid: Out of the blue

By Anna Szymanski Nov 6 (Reuters) - Markets had long been pricing in a "blue wave" in the United States midterm elections, but what they got was a deluge as Democrats regained control of the House and Senate in decisive fashion.

As COP31 comes to Turkey, satellites reveal a landfill methane problem

As COP31 comes to Turkey, satellites reveal a landfill methane problem

By Ali Kucukgocmen SEYMEN, Turkey, Nov 7 (Reuters) - In the countryside west of Istanbul, trucks line up to empty mixed household waste from the city of 16 million people onto a vast landscape of decomposing rubbish, where landfill gas is captured to generate electricity at a nearby plant.

After the US midterm rout of Trumpism, the world struggles to trust America again

After the US midterm rout of Trumpism, the world struggles to trust America again

The U.S. midterm rout of President Donald Trump's stewardship doesn't mean the world trusts America again

EU Commission Prioritizes Clean Electrification and Climate Finance at COP31

EU Commission Prioritizes Clean Electrification and Climate Finance at COP31

The European Union Commission is set to participate in the COP31 UN Climate Change Conference in Antalya, Türkiye, from November 9-20, 2026. The EU's primary objective at the conference is to collaborate with international partners to accelerate global climate action and fulfill the commitments of the Paris Agreement. Amidst increasing geopolitical and energy security challenges, the Commission emphasizes the growing socio-economic imperative for clean electrification, the widespread adoption of clean and renewable energy sources, a transition away from fossil fuels, and the mobilization of significant investment. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen highlighted Europe's commitment to leading by example, aiming to become the first climate-neutral continent. The EU will also promote its 'Electrify Now' global campaign, advocate for carbon pricing through the Open Coalition on Compliance Carbon Markets, and advance green industrialization via the Climate Club. Various EU Commissioners will atte...

COP31 Conference Emphasizes Human Rights as Central to Climate Action Amidst Global Disasters

COP31 Conference Emphasizes Human Rights as Central to Climate Action Amidst Global Disasters

The 31st United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP31) in Turkey is set to prioritize human rights as a core component of climate action, following a summer marked by devastating climate disasters globally. Catastrophic flash floods in Nepal, record-breaking heat, and widespread wildfires in Oceania and North America have underscored the severe threats to lives, human rights, and nature posed by even minimal exceedances of the 1.5-degree temperature limit of the Paris Agreement. The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is urging parties at COP31 to fulfill their obligations under the Paris Agreement by integrating human rights into all decisions, from the transition away from fossil fuels to electrification and finance targets. The conference aims to accelerate climate action to return to below 1.5 degrees, recognizing that those least responsible for historical emissions often suffer the most from climate impacts.

Brent crude jumps, settles up over $3 after tanker attacks

Brent crude jumps, settles up over $3 after tanker attacks

By Siddharth Cavale NEW YORK, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Brent crude futures settled over $3 a barrel higher on Thursday as new attacks on tankers fed worries about oil supplies while investors reassessed the outlook for the US-Israeli war with Iran. Brent finished up $3.67, or 3.88% at $98.29 a barrel.

Tankers carrying Russian diesel change course, raising doubts about shipments to US

Tankers carrying Russian diesel change course, raising doubts about shipments to US

President Donald Trump's plan to import Russian diesel is facing setbacks

The Latest: Trump defends Iran war after voters give Democrats control of Congress

The Latest: Trump defends Iran war after voters give Democrats control of Congress

The midterm election blowout has set up a new era in Washington