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 measu
Hello, this is bbc news. The headlines. Rising global Gas Prices ministers say theyve been assured theres no cause for immediate concern over the supply of gas after a meeting with Industry Leaders as at least four Energy Companies are expected to go bust next week. Weve already seen four supplier failures in recent weeks, partly as a consequence of that and partly as other features of the market. Its really difficult to tell whether there will be any more. Thats one of the reasons that government is talking to industry this weekend. Holiday firms say they expect a surge in bookings after Travel Restrictions in england are relaxed. France is recalling its ambassadors to australia and the United States in protest over a Security Deal which includes the uk. Us armed forces apologise for their tragic mistake after killing ten innocent people, including seven children, in a Drone Strike during their final days in afghanistan. Now on bbc news, countdown to cop26. Hello and welcome to lagos
Antimaskers are teaming up with the proud boys to threaten School Boards over mask mandates. While one School Board Meeting in North Carolina was so chaotic, attendees attempted to overthrow the officials and install themselves as a new board. Theres also Something Else thats happening right now about 3,000 miles away from the u. S. In brazil. Stay with me because there is a connection. Today is brazils independence day. Tens of thousands of demonstrators came out in support of their president , jair bolsonaro. Bolsonaro won a closely watched president ial election in 2018 and his victory signalled the countrys shift to the far right. He has praised the Countrys History of Military Dictatorship and has advocated torture. He was able to win the presidency by tapping into the resentments held by the while upper and upper upper middle classes in a country that like the u. S. Is rife with antiblackness and racism. During the pandemic, bolsonaro downplayed covid despite getting covid himsel
Welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. The taliban claim theyve captured the final afghan province not yet under their control. They released a video on Social Media showing their flag being raised at the Governors Compound in panjshir province. The leader of the local Resistance Fighters has accused the west of allowing the taliban to advance and called for a national uprising against the taliban. As the fighting dies down, the uns humanitarian envoy has arrived in kabul for talks with the countrys new leadership. Our chief international Correspondent Lyse Doucet reports from kabul. A white flag of victory, the taliban flag. The centre of the scenic Panjshir Valley. This last redoubt of armed opposition, now claimed by the taliban. God is great, their fighters cry. In kabul today, the taliban spokesman had a message for the enemy. Translation we have captured panjshir, with the will of god. We are telling those People who still want to fight, if they want a nor
Drama, The Wire has been found dead in new york. The taliban claim theyve captured the final afghan province not yet under their control. They released a video on Social Media showing their flag being raised at the Governors Compound in panjshir province. The leader of the local Resistance Fighters has accused the west of allowing the taliban to advance and called for a national uprising against the taliban. As the fighting dies down, the uns humanitarian envoy has arrived in kabul for talks with the countrys new leadership. Our chief international Correspondent Lyse Doucet reports from kabul. A white flag of victory, the taliban flag. The centre of the scenic Panjshir Valley. This last redoubt of armed opposition, now claimed by the taliban. God is great, their fighters cry. In kabul today, the taliban spokesman had a message for the enemy. Translation we have captured panjshir, with the will of god. We are telling those people who still want to fight, if they want a normal life, they