Paris, France, Oct 6, 2026 (AFP) - COP31 eyes modest steps as climate disasters multiply

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2026-10-06

Nations reeling from a year of climate devastation gather for COP31 next month but negotiations are not expected to deliver major progress in cutting the fossil fuels driving the crisis. The conference follows deadly heatwaves and fires in Europe, catastrophic floods in Nepal and record temperatures around the world, testing whether the United Nations-backed talks can keep pace with reality. As leaders meet in Turkey, an exceptionally powerful El......

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