Summary: The weekly roundup of local and international climate change news for the week of Nov. 4 to Nov. 10, 2024, covers topics such as Canada ordering oil and gas producers to cut emissions, the election of Donald Trump as U.S. president and its implications for climate policy, projections that 2024 will be the hottest year on record, and the aftermath of deadly floods in Spain. The article highlights the impact of human activities on climate change, as warned by the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and NASA climate scientists. Key facts about climate change, including rising global temperatures, greenhouse gas concentrations, and the urgency to meet the Paris Agreement targets, are also provided.
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It's election day in Canada. Here's what you need to know about the three main party leaders
Election day in Canada brings uncertainty for party leaders. Jagmeet Singh of the NDP, once seen as the main opposition, faces potential seat losses despite achieving policy goals through his support of the Liberal government. Meanwhile, Mark Carney emerges as a frontrunner for the Liberals following Justin Trudeau's resignation, while Pierre Poilievre positions the Conservatives as a government in waiting, though the volatile political landscape complicates his campaign against a resurgent Liberal narrative. Full Article
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