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95% of Nations Miss UN Climate Pledge Deadline

2/10/2025

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A staggering 95% of countries failed to meet the UN's deadline for new climate pledges for 2035, with only 10 out of 195 nations stepping up. Notably, major polluters like China and India are missing from the list. The UN is calling for urgent action, urging submissions by September as the world gears up for the crucial COP30 summit in Brazil.

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A staggering 95% of countries failed to meet the UN's deadline for new climate pledges for 2035, with only 10 out of 195 nations stepping up. Notably, major polluters like China and India are missing from the list. The UN is calling for urgent action, urging submissions by September as the world gears up for the crucial COP30 summit in Brazil.