COP30: Climate summit finally concludes with fresh agreement on adaptation, but no fossil fuel mention

BREAKING: The UN-convened COP30 climate summit has concluded in Brazil, one day into overtime. The official agreement includes new commitments on climate adaptation, but faced strong opposition after it was hastily gavelled.

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Big businesses accused of paying lip service to just transition

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