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Global Leaders Commit to Ambitious Emissions Reductions at Climate Summit

10/22/2025

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At the climate summit, countries pledged emissions reductions, including Queensland net-zero by 2050, Norway's 70% cut by 2035, and Brazil's 59–67% cut by 2035.
The Marshall Islands face climate impacts as rising seas threaten their existence.
China announced its first absolute emissions reduction goal.
The European Union aims for 66–72% by 2035.
Argentina and Qatar have not updated their commitments, raising concerns about global climate action.

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Story summary

At the climate summit, countries pledged emissions reductions, including Queensland net-zero by 2050, Norway's 70% cut by 2035, and Brazil's 59–67% cut by 2035.
The Marshall Islands face climate impacts as rising seas threaten their existence.
China announced its first absolute emissions reduction goal.
The European Union aims for 66–72% by 2035.
Argentina and Qatar have not updated their commitments, raising concerns about global climate action.