The 29th annual UN Climate Summit, COP29, has begun in Baku, Azerbaijan, with a focus on urgent global cooperation to limit environmental warming to 1.5C. Despite almost three decades of previous agreements, scientists are still sounding alarms and calling for more action from governments. A YouGov poll shows that only 9% of Brits are optimistic about significant action resulting from COP29. While some progress has been made in previous summits, the looming threat of exceeding the 1.5C limit in 2029 and continued climate disasters highlight the urgency for more drastic action. The impact of leaders like Donald Trump, who pulled the US out of the Paris agreement in 2017, adds to the challenges faced in addressing climate change.
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One killed in Listeria outbreak sparking urgent recall on supermarket ready meals
An outbreak of listeria in Ireland has resulted in one death and nine confirmed cases, prompting a recall of over 141 ready-to-heat meals from Ballymaguire Foods, which supplies major retailers like Tesco and Aldi. Consumers are warned about potential contamination, and affected products include various chicken and pasta dishes, with retailers instructed to remove them from shelves. Want More Context? 🔎
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