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COP31: the world faces the climate challenge

COP31 opened in Antalya, Turkey, with one objective: to accelerate the energy transition in the face of the climate emergency. Electrification, exit from fossil fuels, financing: what commitments are countries ready to make? And how can they be implemented when geopolitical tensions weigh on the negotiations? Sébastien Treyer, director of IDDRI, and Audrey Racine, environmental specialist, decipher the challenges of this summit.

France 24
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COP31: Pacific island nations between fear and hope

The COP31 Climate opened this Monday in Antalya. It is co-chaired by Turkey and Australia, which wanted to join forces with the Pacific island nations, whose survival is threatened by rising sea levels. They intend to play a role in these 2 weeks of negotiations, in particular to demand financing of the energy transition for poor countries. Interview with Sindra Sharma from the Pacific Islands Climate Action Network (PICAN)

France 24
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‘Sexual predator’ Russell Brand sentenced to 10 years in jail - The Latest

Russell Brand has been sentenced to more than 10 years in prison for rape and sexual assault. The judge paid tribute to the ‘determination and bravery’ of the women who came forward in the case, and described Brand as a sexual predator of ‘staggering arrogance’. Lucy Hough speaks to Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian
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