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Climate talks end on a first-ever call for the world to move away from fossil fuels

Climate talks end on a first-ever call for the world to move away from fossil fuels

Leaders from nearly 200 countries agreed on the need to transition away from fossil fuels. But representatives of nations most vulnerable to climate impacts were not happy with the final deal.
by Nathan Rott, Rebecca Hersher and Jeff Brady

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Oil companies are embracing terms like 'lower carbon.' Here's what they really mean

Oil companies are embracing terms like 'lower carbon.' Here's what they really mean

The oil industry has a huge voice in this year's climate talks. But what are oil companies actually saying? And why does it matter? We break down their pledges and statements into plain English.
by Camila Domonoske and Julia Simon

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St. John's student reflects on experience at COP28

St. John's student reflects on experience at COP28

A group of 20 students from the College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University got to observe the heated discussions about climate change and fossil fuels at COP28. Finn Dolezal was a part of that group and he shared more about his time in Dubai.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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U of M scientist advocates for developing countries at global climate summit

U of M scientist advocates for developing countries at global climate summit

On the first day of the 28th United Nations climate change conference, known as COP28, global leaders agreed to operationalize the Loss and Damage Fund established at last year’s conference. Nfamara Dampha, a research scientist at the University of Minnesota is taking part in these discussions as a party delegate for the Gambia at COP28.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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Minnesota students get a front row seat to COP28 in Dubai

Minnesota students get a front row seat to COP28 in Dubai

The Middle East is playing host to its second straight U.N. climate conference known as COP28, and students from Macalester College get a chance to be spectators to the meeting of world leaders.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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