Paris, Oct 7, 2024 (AFP) - Environment takes centre stage as global summits loom

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2024-10-07

Global warming. Disappearing plant and animal species. Fertile land turning to desert. Plastic in the oceans, on land, and the air we breathe. These urgent environmental challenges will be in the spotlight over the next few months as the United Nations hosts four major sessions to address key threats to the planet. First up is a "Conference of the Parties" -- a COP -- dedicated to biodiversity being held in Cali, Colombia, from October 21 to Nov......

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