EDITORIAL: Saving our burning planet
COP29 summit is taking place against backdrop of evidence that global warming is accelerating
12 November 2024 - 05:00
Cynicism is the word that comes to mind each time the subject of global talks around the climate change crisis is discussed. This week’s talks, known as COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, will not be any different, especially after the outcome of last week’s US election that returned Donald Trump to the White House.
However, an opportunity exists for the world to choose optimism and decisive action over cynicism and inaction...
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