Saudi Arabia and Russia Block Mention of Fossil Fuel Exit in Climate Resolution

A handful of oil-producing nations ensured that a United Nations General Assembly resolution on climate change steered clear of a call to transition away from fossil fuels.

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Saudi Arabia Leads Pushback Against Global Plastic Treaty

Delegates from more than 170 countries are working to salvage a treaty that would tackle the growing problem of plastic pollution.
The New York Times - 3d
Senate approves promotion for general involved in Afghanistan exit after a Republican blocked it

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Saudi Arabia's network of spending and influence detailed before getting 2034 World Cup from FIFA

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IOC official open to back-to-back World Cup in Saudi Arabia and Salt Lake Olympics in early 2034

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Sovereign investment dispute resolution is broken

(for everyone except the lawyers, naturally)
Financial Times - 9h
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Micah Smith live at City & County Building and explains what days and times you can watch the Light show
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4 value propositions for climate action under Trump

It is imperative that work continues towards climate adaptation where there is an opening for consensus.
The Hill - 8h