On climate deals, beware the word “historic”
"The good news is that COP isn't the game; it's just the scoreboard."
The Year in Corporate Disclosure and Disinformation 2023
"Yet the US government stubbornly remained behind the curve thanks to obstruction and disinformation by a few concentrated interests."
Instagram Influencers Paid to Boost UAE’s Climate Credentials Over COP28
"Researchers identified at least five high-profile Instagram accounts which appeared to promote the UAE as a climate leader during the summit."
Failure of Cop28 on fossil fuel phase-out is ‘devastating’, say scientists – The Guardian
The failure of Cop28 to call for a phase-out of fossil fuels is devastating and dangerous. We need urgent action to tackle the climate crisis.
Self-Driving Cars Hit the Wall
"How did such a not-ready-for-prime-time technology get so far?"
Did COP28 Succeed or Fail?
"...it is undeniable that responsibility lies with powerful actors, petro-state governments, and the fossil fuel industry for the insufficient progress.."
“Transitioning away is not enough”
Michael E Mann: "I don't think this agreement meets that moment."
Rupert Read – End CoP
"Aren’t we all fed up with this vapid, self-congratulatory farce?"
Kevin Anderson’s response to the draft final text of COP28
"As the new agreement locks in high levels of emissions for years to come, so the temperature will continue to rise."
5 Quick Things to Know About the COP28 Agreement
Weak language? Doesn't call for a fossil fuel phase-out? Greenlights natural gas for transition?
