As the world turns to climate talks in Baku, projections by the European climate service suggest it is now “virtually certain” that 2024 will be the warmest year on record. This year has been punctuated by intense heatwaves and deadly storms.

Sir Keir Starmer appeared to dodge questions over President-elect Donald Trump’s climate fears at the Cop29 summit. The prime minister was asked how he plans to work with the new US president on climate change,

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Britain would cut greenhouse gas emissions by 81% by 2035 as he committed the country to a more ambitious climate goal at the United Nations COP29 climate summit. The new goal is in line with a recommendation from a committee of climate advisers who said last month the target should exceed the current 78% cut to emissions,

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