Science & Environment
UN: 90 Million Displaced People Face Severe Climate Risks
Nearly 90 million forcibly displaced people live in countries highly exposed to drought, floods and extreme heat, a new UNHCR report warns ahead of COP31.
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COP31 Opens Monday in Antalya: What to Expect
COP31 opens in Antalya on 9 November, with 190+ countries, no official US delegation, and a focus on turning climate pledges into delivery.
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Paris Agreement at 10: Progress, but 1.5C Is Slipping Away
Ten years on, clean energy has boomed and the worst-case warming outlook has eased — yet emissions stay near record highs and 1.5C is slipping away.
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NASA's Swift Telescope Falls to Earth After 22 Years
NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory burned up over Indonesia on Wednesday, ending a 22-year mission after a last-ditch rescue attempt failed.
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