Rapid cuts in the gases heating the Planet Something thatjust hasnt happened so far. Back in the early � 90s, when Climate Negotiations started, about 35 Billion tonnes of Greenhouse Gases were being emitted into the atmosphere every year. And since then, despite all the talking, those emissions have just kept climbing. Now, with all the plans and promises to cut them, they could fall to about 46 Billion tonnes a year by 2030. But the science is incredibly clear that they need to come down far more than that if were to have any chance of heading off the worst effects of higher temperatures, which is why this is such a crucial issue for the talks in glasgow. Next, theres the question of financial help for the poorest countries. This is long overdue. Its developing nations like the philippines that are hit hardest by Climate Change. They have been promised 100 Billion a year, which they say is vital to adapt to more dangerous conditions. A third challenge is finalising the rules for measuring carbon. Previous meetings havent managed it. This matters because, as countries cut their emissions, there needs to be a way of accounting for that. Likewise, if forests are kept untouched to store carbon, that also has to be recognised. So, as glasgow prepares for thousands of delegates, theres a lot at stake. Covid makes it all more difficult, and there are just eight weeks to get ready. David shukman reporting there. Now, here in nigeria, Climate Change has destroyed the countrys once fertile lands and forced many to live through increasingly unbearable heatwaves. The Countrys Oil Production isnt helping matters as millions of nigerians now live near toxic Gas Flares at oil wells. This is my mum. Shes going to a flare now. Under the scorching sun, and in front of an open Gas Flare in nigerias oil rich south, joy risks her life to support her family. Temperatures here Reach Boiling Levels but, despite the risks, joy uses the heat to speed up drying time for her tapioca sweet puddings. The reason i have short hair is because, if i grow my hair long, it could burn my head if the Flare Shifts Direction and explodes. The use of Fossil Fuels worldwide has had a devastating impact on nigerias climate. The country suffers from severe droughts in the North And Flash floods in the south. When i was a kid, the rain was not like this, the weather was not like this. But nigeria is also a major producer of oil with a particular emission problem. This is how they flare the gas. The habitats of this land are suffering with the abject poverty. Flaring is the process of burning the Natural Gas that is released when oil is extracted from the ground. The process is a large source of Greenhouse Gases and a major contributor to Climate Change in nigeria. It is also illegal in the country. Yet about 2 Million nigerians live within four kilometres of a Gas Flare, including joy and her children. This is my children. Forjoy, working around the Gas Flare is one way of making ends meet. Translation itsj bad for our health. But we say to hell with the consequences we need to support our families. Joy and her children have been working extra hard for four days straight. They are processing the tapioca to help Herfamily Pay for the funeral of her mother. When i come in agbarha, i have no work, nojob. I sees the women working this tapioca. Then i asked them, can you let me . Although they need the money, Joys Family still want Gas Flares to stop. In my view, the government should lead efforts to end Gas Flaring translation in my view, | the government should lead efforts to end Gas Flaring in the Oil Industry and hopefully that will significantly reduce the heatwave and associated health hazards. Nigerias economic development is highly dependent on oil revenue, yet the industry is making it one of africas largest emitters of Greenhouse Gases and, until the government fulfils its promises to Gas Flaring by 2030, the Countrys Landscape and the lives and livelihoods of Millions Likejoy remain at risk. Well, i spoke to nnimmo bassey, a prominent nigerian environmentalist. Hes been advocating for an end to Fossil Fuel Exploration for decades. I began by asking him why Oil Companies would choose to burn gas rather than repurposing it. They burn it because the penalty for burning the gas, because Gas Flaring was outlawed in nigeria in 1984, the penalty for flaring is so small, they can even pay in advance. And so paying to burn the gas is cheaper than doing anything else with the gas. The governments talked about eliminating Gas Flaring in nigeria by 2030. What do you make of this deadline . The nigerian governments have known that Gas Flaring is an illegal activity and ought not to continue. This is why it was outlawed in 1984. Since then, weve had so many deadlines set and failed. Theyjust keep shifting the goalposts. And i think government ought to be more serious than it is because this thing is dangerous for the people. Its an economic waste. Could a potential solution be to build the infrastructure that would make gas valuable, so turn it into a source of Electricity Or Something that can be used for good . Could that be a solution . Well, that would be a temporary solution, having infrastructure and then realising the economic value of the gas. It will also reduce the amount of toxic elements that you release to the environment, but the ultimate solution is to move away from dirty energy. Were seeing now extreme weather across nigeria, drought in the north, flooding in the southeast and the southwest. Do you think theres a connection between Gas Flaring and these changing Weather Patterns were seeing in the country . We have increased desertification. We have water stresses, you know, were having a reduction in food production. Were losing land on the coastal area because of Sea Level Rise and coastal erosion, reducing our resilience, our capacity to mitigate the impact of global warming. So, global leaders are going to be meeting in glasgow in november at the un conference on Climate Change, cop26. What are some of the decisions they could make that would help nigeria tackle the challenges that come with our changing climate . Well, the Climate Negotiations were initially based on the premise ofjustice, which means those who are most responsible, are most capable, should do more. Than those who are not responsible and are more vulnerable. We dont see that happening. The Paris Agreement is based on voluntary emissions reduction. And so the negotiations should go back to the Drawing Board and require binding emission reduction. Now, the threat caused by Climate Change has galvanised young people around the world into action. In the caribbean one of the regions most vulnerable to natural disasters such as hurricanes one very young Film Maker is using the power of storytelling to raise awareness. For me, the most powerful weapon i have is this camera. My name is maria marshall. I am 12 years old and i am a Climate Change activist. I really like to take pictures and i am the creator of the little thoughts on big matters Youtube Channel and the Thought Squad by maria instagram channel. Were making this thing seem difficult, but let me show you how easy it is to reduce, re use, recycle and repair. Trying to represent us little people here. And the big thoughts kind of represents all the big thoughts that us people are affected by, like, Climate Change. Us little people have the power to do a lot of things. Barbados is a very, very small island. Its very scary for me, at least. Right now we are like Sitting Ducks and in comparison to some of these high Weather Storms that were having now were like a tiny pea in comparison to, like, a big plate. It really isnt about me. It is actually about this message that im trying to tell. The real important point here is that we are destroying this and were really destroying that as well. Were destroying everything. We need to stop it. If theres no balance, we cant have the environment that keeps us alive. It feels great that people are listening to my message. Some people are not interested in one hour long documentaries, but they surely are interested in shorter videos and more simple videos. I know that some Children Cant do it because of the position theyre in, but anyone could be an activist in their own way. And thats the end of this Weeks Edition of countdown to cop26. Next week, Shaimaa Khalil will be reporting from australia, where rising temperatures are changing lives in the countrys cities and having a significant impact on suburban wildlife. Untilthen, im mayenijones here in lagos. Thanks for watching. Take care. Hello. 0ur Weather has a real feel of late summer about it of late but things could be changing in the week ahead. Could autumn be about to arrive . After a dry and sunny start to the week for many, there will be some showers around for some, we could be ending the week seeing gales and a big drop in temperature. It comes courtesy of a strengthening Jet Stream to the north of the atlantic and it is in this dip between us and iceland where we see low pressure pushing east, Pushing In some Weakening Rain but also strengthening wind and a drop in temperature for many areas. Thats a few days away. To end today, a fine day for most but we have heavy and thundery rain across eastern counties of england. That will only move slowly lighter overnight. Cloud in Western Scotland and Northern Ireland but in between, clear skies, some Mist And Fog patches and a colder night than recent nights. Temperatures in rural areas down to single figures as we start tomorrow. Not so across East Anglia and the south east, the Weather Front there means temperatures in the mid teens, and that Weather Front is going to set in place for much of monday bringing outbreaks of Rain And Drizzle. More Weather Fronts Pushing Into Western Scotland and Northern Ireland. Rain and drizzle at times, and in between a strengthening but sizable area of sunshine across much of england and wales and eastern scotland. Many staying dry and sunny and for some, warmer than today. Temperatures up a degree or so in most parts. Through monday night, a Weather Front is moving. Cloud and patchy rain. Here it is, Pushing Into an area of high pressure which kills off Weather Systems by and large. An zone of misty low cloud, the Odd Spot Of Rain In Wales and the midlands to begin with on tuesday. Either side of it, some sunshine. Many will stay dry with some sunny spells through the day, but once again, Western Scotland and Northern Ireland, a weak Weather Front Pushing In, producing Rain And Drizzle in the west. Mostly dry and pleasantly warm where you have the sunshine. Through Tuesday Night into wednesday, a split. High pressure to the south, deep and potent low pressure to the east of iceland. Not having a direct impact but throwing this Weather Front, Heavy Rain to begin with across scotland and Northern Ireland, turning lighter as it goes through, but we may see Gale Force winds. A breezy day for england and wales. Most staying dry for the Autumn Equinox in england and wales and once again, warm in the sunshine before we see that drop in temperature into thursday. Bye for now. This is bbc news. The headlines at 7. The England And Tottenham footballing legend, jimmy greaves, has died. He was 81. Before Todays Match between tottenham and chelsea, a Minutes Applause for a player, regarded as an all time great for both clubs. He could score all sorts of goals. He could score all sorts of goals. He was a beautifully graceful footballer and a wonderful finish. The government says its confident theres no risk to Energy Supplies for customers, amid soaring wholesale Gas Prices and warnings more businesses could go bust. Sir Ed Davey says only the liberal dems can deprive borisjohnson of a majority, at the next election, and he urges activisits to reach out to voters, in traditional tory heartlands