COP30 in Belem closed without a plan to phase out fossil fuels, after petrostates blocked ambitious language despite widening climate risks. Major pledges on grids, renewables and green industry signalled growing momentum, but still fell short of what is needed to meet global targets. Reuters reports on the conference.
Plastic packaging pollution could be slashed by 97% by 2040 through reuse, return schemes and reduced production, according to major new research by the Pew Charitable Trusts and leading academics. Without action, plastic waste is set to more than double, driving severe health, environmental and climate impacts as production soars. The Guardian covers the news.
