Activists Slam ‘Weasel Words’ in New COP26 Text as Negotiators Water Down Climate Deal

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Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/11/12/activists-slam-weasel-words-new-cop26-text-negotiators-water-down-climate-deal “The oily imprints of fossil fuel influence” are all over an updated draft text, climate leaders warned. JAKE JOHNSON November 12, 2021 Climate advocates warned Friday that “the fingerprints of the fossil fuel industry” are all over a … Continued

First Draft of COP26 Decision Text Slammed as ‘Love Letter’ to Fossil Fuel Industry

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Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/11/08/first-draft-cop26-decision-text-slammed-love-letter-fossil-fuel-industry “To keep 1.5 alive,” said the head of Greenpeace, “fossil fuels phase-out” must be added, and “countries must come back next year to close the gap.” JESSICA CORBETT November 8, 2021 As a new analysis revealed Monday that … Continued

Urge Our Government and Financial Institutions to Stop Funding the Fossil Fuel Industry

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From 350.org (https://350.org/): The most important international climate talk — the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) — is happening in Glasgow, Scotland this November. Leaders from around the world will gather and make new climate commitments and many corporations will release … Continued