Newsday Episodes Episode guide
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COP26: Big carbon policy change from big finance
At the UN climate summit, trillions of dollars are committed to fund carbon reduction
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COP26: Vow to switch finance away from harming nature
Big financial firms say they will redirect trillions of dollars towards decarbonisation
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COP26: Private capital vow to fund carbon cuts
Some of the biggest banks, insurers and pension funds pledge to fund carbon cutting plans
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World leaders pledge to save the world's forests
The pledge includes more than $19bn of public and private funds.
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Ending deforestation a top priority for leaders at COP26
Funding will also help restore land, tackle wildfires and support indigenous communities.
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COP 26: Agreement to end deforestation by 2030
More than 100 leaders announce commitment to stop deforestation by the end of the decade
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COP 26: Scientists concerned that action on climate has been left too late
The two-week conference in Glasgow could lead to major changes to our everyday lives
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China and Russia dismiss climate criticism
Climate warming is on track for 2.7C, which would result in "climate catastrophe".
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World leaders gather for the 'COP26' climate conference
Nearly 200 countries are being asked to change targets to reduce their carbon emissions.
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Biden's trillion dollar infrastructure bill in limbo
President Biden's own party delays infrastructure bill over social initiative assurances
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Biden’s economic infrastructure bill delayed in US Congress
Democrats in Congress want assurances on social initiatives before agreeing to the bill
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Biden’s own party allies stalling huge infrastructure bill
Democrats in the US Congress have put off a vote on President Biden’s infrastructure bill
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BBC poll: Popular support for strong action against climate change
Climate change concern at highest since pollsters began tracking the issue in 1998
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Climate change poll: increasing public concern over inaction
Concern about climate change is at its highest since pollsters began tracking the issue
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BBC poll on climate: growing support for strong action
Support for climate action has risen since the Paris agreement in 2015, BBC poll
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Committee hold Bolsonaro responsible for many of Brazil’s more than 600,000 Covid-19 deaths.
His approval ratings have slumped ahead of his 2022 reelection campaign.
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President Jair Bolsonaro face a series of criminal indictments
There is support push to hold president responsible for many of Brazil’s Covid deaths.
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Brazil senators support criminal charges for Jair Bolsonaro
The decision on whether to file most of the charges will be up to prosecutor general.
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Australia's climate pledge: Net zero carbon emissions by 2050
The plan does not include scaling down its massive fossil fuel sectors
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Climate change: Australia pledges net zero carbon emissions by 2050
The news has been widely welcomed but also criticised for not offering more
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Australia pledges to reach net zero emissions by 2050
The country is one of the world's most criticised polluters
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Sudan: Civilian leaders reportedly arrested
There are reports of a military coup and that the internet is shut down
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A coup attempt is underway in Sudan
The home of Prime Minister Hamdok is reportedly besieged by troops
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Sudan: Coup attempt reportedly underway
Reports say the home of the Prime Minister, Abdalla Hamdok, is besieged by troops
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Woman killed after Alec Baldwin fires prop gun on set
An investigation is underway over the death of the cinematographer
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Investigation launched over Alec Baldwin prop gun death
The actor fired a prop gun, killing a crew member and injuring the director
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Alec Baldwin fatally shoots woman with prop gun
A woman dies and a man is injured after the actor fires a prop gun on a film set
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Leaked documents, seen by the BBC, show lobbying to change key climate report
The leak reveals who asked the UN to play down the need to move away from fossil fuels
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Leak reveals lobbying to change key climate report
Countries are asking the UN to play down the need to move rapidly away from fossil fuels
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WHO warns the pandemic will last longer than it needs to
It says this is because poorer countries are not getting the Covid vaccines they need