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The European Commission is reviewing climate and emissions policies, including a proposed emissions trading scheme set for 2027, amid member states' concerns over rising costs and feasibility. Discussions include potential delays and adjustments to meet economic and environmental goals, with upcoming announcements expected this week.
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The US will not send high-level officials to the upcoming UN climate talks in Belém, Brazil, reflecting ongoing opposition to multilateral climate efforts under President Trump. Other world leaders, including China, are also skipping the event. Despite this, US subnational actors continue climate actions independently, highlighting a divided global approach to climate policy.
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EU climate ministers approved a 90% emissions reduction target by 2040 with flexibilities, including buying international carbon credits. Hungary, Slovakia, and Poland opposed the deal, which now awaits European Parliament approval. The agreement aims to balance climate goals with economic concerns amid ongoing negotiations.
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On November 22, 2025, the COP30 climate summit in Belem, Brazil, concluded with a deal urging accelerated climate action and tripling adaptation finance by 2035. However, the agreement omitted a fossil fuel phase-out roadmap amid opposition from major oil producers, sparking criticism from many nations and climate advocates.
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The COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, concluded on 22 November 2025 with a compromised agreement after two weeks of tense negotiations. Despite support from over 80 countries for a fossil fuel phaseout plan, the final deal avoided explicit fossil fuel commitments, opting instead for voluntary initiatives and increased funding to help developing nations adapt to climate impacts. The summit exposed deep divisions between fossil fuel-dependent economies and others pushing for accelerated climate action.
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Nearly 200 nations reached a consensus at COP30 in Belem, Brazil, focusing on climate finance for developing countries but avoiding explicit mention of fossil fuels. The summit faced divisions over fossil fuel phaseouts, with the U.S. absent and protests ongoing. Brazil aims to reduce Amazon deforestation by 2030 amid political challenges.