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What emission reduction target does the UK have for 2030 compared to 1990 levels?
What emission reduction target does the UK have for 2030 compared to 1990 levels?
What did the UK government's independent climate advisers warn about the delays announced by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak?
What did the UK government's independent climate advisers warn about the delays announced by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak?
At COP28, what did countries agree to 'contribute' to regarding transitioning away from fossil fuels?
At COP28, what did countries agree to 'contribute' to regarding transitioning away from fossil fuels?
What was the purpose of the $100bn annually commitment by richer countries under the Paris agreement?
What was the purpose of the $100bn annually commitment by richer countries under the Paris agreement?
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What are developing countries demanding payments for in terms of climate change impacts?
What are developing countries demanding payments for in terms of climate change impacts?
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What amount did the EU, UK, US, and others contribute towards launching a fund at COP28?
What amount did the EU, UK, US, and others contribute towards launching a fund at COP28?
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What is the significance of keeping long-term temperature increases below 1.5C?
What is the significance of keeping long-term temperature increases below 1.5C?
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When did the Paris Agreement come into force?
When did the Paris Agreement come into force?
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What target did world leaders pledge to prevent global temperatures from rising by in the Paris Agreement?
What target did world leaders pledge to prevent global temperatures from rising by in the Paris Agreement?
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Why was the 1.5C target agreed upon in the Paris Agreement?
Why was the 1.5C target agreed upon in the Paris Agreement?
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What do world leaders discuss annually at COPs?
What do world leaders discuss annually at COPs?
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Why did governments admit that the Paris targets would not limit global warming to 1.5C?
Why did governments admit that the Paris targets would not limit global warming to 1.5C?
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