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Climate activist Greta Thunberg labels COP26 a ‘failure’ as youth demand action

GLASGOW: Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg on Friday branded the UN climate summit in Glasgow a “failure” during a mass protest in the Scottish city demanding swifter action from leaders to address the emergency. Thunberg said pledges from some nations made during COP26 to accelerate their emissions cuts amounted to little more than “a two-week long celebration of business … Read more

‘It kills me inside’: Activists sound alarm on climate anxiety

HONG KONG: From Bangladesh to Britain to Nigeria, many young campaigners on the frontlines of the global fight for climate justice now face a new problem: the impact the crisis is having on their mental health. As thousands of delegates converged at the COP26 summit in Glasgow to discuss ways to tackle the environmental emergency, … Read more

COP26 braces for youth protests after vague emissions pledges

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GLASGOW: Thousands of youth activists were preparing to descend on Glasgow on Friday to protest against what they say is a dangerous lack of action by leaders at the COP26 climate summit. Demonstrations are expected across the Scottish city to highlight the disconnect between the glacial pace of emissions reductions and the climate emergency already … Read more

Turkey’s Erdogan skips Glasgow climate conference

ISTANBUL: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday returned to Turkey from the G20 summit in Rome, cancelling his planned attendance at the COP26 conference in Glasgow, according to state media reports. The Anadolu state news agency and other media did not explain why Erdogan decided not to attend. Turkey’s parliament this year finally ratified the Paris climate agreement, … Read more

Gatwick Airport uses sustainable aviation fuel for the first time

Gatwick Airport uses sustainable aviation fuel for the first time

A total of 42 easyJet aircraft departing from Gatwick Airport will be fueled by a 30% Neste My Sustainable Aviation Fuel blend, with the first one departing earlier today. This is the first time a departing Gatwick flight has used sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), as well as the first time any easyJet service from the … Read more

Samoa PM issues climate warning ahead of crunch UN talks

Samoa: The world must take urgent action on climate change at upcoming UN talks in Glasgow or low-lying Pacific nations will face a dire future, Samoa’s new leader has told AFP in an interview. Fiame Naomi Mata’afa, who took office as Samoa’s first female prime minister in late July, gave a stark assessment of the … Read more

Euro 2020: Czech Republic defeated Scotland 2-0 in their opening game

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Glasgow: Two goals from Patrik Schick helped the Czech Republic beat Scotland in their opening group stage game of Euro 2020.

The Czech Republic earned their first win against Scotland since October 2010, ending a run of one draw and three defeats against the Tartan Army in all competition.

Scotland’s fast-paced start had the Czech Republic on the back foot for the majority of the first half but Schick’s goal sent the visitors in 1-0 up at half-time.

A second goal on the other side of the half-time followed for Schick, who remarkably curled a long-range lofted effort over Scottish goalkeeper Marshall from near the halfway line to extend the visitor’s lead.

Sykes, Armstrong, and Robertson all tested the Czech shot-stopper Vaclik, however, the hosts fall to a 2-0 loss in their first game of Euro 2020.

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Climate Conference postponed until 2021

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The critical UN Climate Conference of Parties (COP26) scheduled to take place in Glasgow, in November, postponed until 2021 as a result of the COVID-19 emergency. “The COP26 UN climate change conference set to take place in Glasgow in November has been postponed due to COVID-19,” stated an official message by the UN Framework Convention … Read more

Glasgow flats burning-Fire fighters confront the major fire

Firefighters are struggling to confront the major fire that happened in flats in Glasgow. According to details, the firefighters are struggling to extinguish the ‘well-developed fire’ that had emerged in a three-storey building on the second floor. The alarm was elevated at Lancefield Quay, Clyde’s northern edge at the evening. Fortunately, no injuries are reported. … Read more