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Landmark Paris Agreement ‘more fragile’ than ever, UK’s top climate diplomat warns | Science, Climate & Tech News
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The world’s landmark Paris Agreement is “more fragile” than it has ever been and disagreements risk “imploding” it, the UK’s climate ambassador has warned. The seminal treaty obliges countries to produce regular plans on how they will cut greenhouse gas emissions in order to slow climate change. Since it was signed in 2015, predicted levels…
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Argentina walks away from COP29 – amid fears Trump may pull US out of Paris climate deal | Science, Climate & Tech News
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Argentinian negotiators have been summoned home from global climate talks in Azerbaijan by the President Javier Milei’s government. The team were ordered to pack up and leave on Wednesday, just three days into the two-week COP29 summit in Azerbaijan. No reason was given, but the Argentinian president – a right-wing populist who has previously dubbed…
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From phones to porn-blocking outfits: Olympic athletes given high-tech swag for Paris 2024 | Science & Tech News
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Olympic athletes have been taking to social media to reveal the high-tech swag they have been given for the Paris Olympics. Every athlete received a new Olympic-themed Samsung flip phone, the normal version of which is retailing online for £1,049. One Team GB athlete, however, has taken full advantage of the freebie. At the Tokyo…
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Paris Hilton and CNN among accounts targeted in TikTok cyber attack | US News
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TikTok has taken measures to stop a cyber attack targeting several brand and celebrity accounts, including news network CNN. A spokesperson for the company said: “We have been collaborating closely with CNN to restore account access and implement enhanced security measures to safeguard their account moving forward.” TikTok said the number of accounts compromised is…