The EU aims to maintain the goal of limiting global heating to 1.5°C ahead of the COP29 climate summit in Baku. Environment ministers expressed concerns over the lack of clear deadlines for phasing out fossil fuels and securing funding for alternative energy. They emphasized the urgency of addressing climate change, which poses an existential threat to humanity and ecosystems. While acknowledging the need for economic growth, they called for a just transition to green economies. Climate activists highlighted gaps in financing and the need for concrete commitments from governments. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)