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Vertical farms, the switch to plant-based diets and the production of meat causing as few emissions as possible are all crucial in the fight against climate change. BloombergLeaders make 'historic' green farming pledge at Cop28
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Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaking at the Cop28 climate change conference in Dubai. PA'We spend more on weapons than climate': Criticism over global inaction
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Stella McCartney believes transparency is crucial to bring about real change. Photo: Stella McCartneyStella McCartney talks sustainability as Cop28 begins
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The Mochovce nuclear power plant in Mochovce, Slovakia. Pro-nuclear campaigners say using fission reactors as an all-weather 'baseload' is preferable to fossil fuels. Getty ImagesNuclear power seeks place in clean energy fold at Cop28
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While world leaders pose for photos at Cop28, negotiations on the global stocktake are beginning in the background. AFPFirst draft of Cop28 global stocktake hints at tough talks ahead
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Mahmoud Saad Radaideh a youth delegate from Jordan. He is an avid climate advocate and environmental activist with Sara Badran a youth delegate from Lebanon. She is a dedicated environmental science graduate. The first day of COP28. Expo City, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The NationalBusiness Extra: Climate Edition - Young advocates in Middle East
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More than 100 reported killed as Israel renews bombardment on Gaza Strip
Palestinian child wounded in the Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip is brought to al Aqsa Hospital on Deir al Balah, Gaza Strip, Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. (AP Photo / Adel Hana)
A Palestinian casualty in Rafah after Israel resumed its bombardment of Gaza after a temporary truce between Hamas and Israel expired on Friday. ReutersEnd of truce leaves Palestinians in Gaza with nowhere to go
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Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike on Beit Hanoun, Israel. EPA'Tension in the air' say Israelis in Tel Aviv as war resumes
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