Most countries fail to submit new climate pledges ahead of summit
Most countries fail to submit new climate pledges ahead of summit
The UN’s review of national climate plans shows the world is well off track to limit warming
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article's main claim about countries failing to submit climate pledges is supported by Carbon Brief, although the exact percentage varies. The article presents a somewhat negative view of the current climate action, potentially indicating a moderate bias. Some claims lack specific verification from the provided sources.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Most countries fail to submit new climate pledges ahead of summit.
- Verification Source #1: Around 95% of countries have missed a UN deadline to submit new climate pledges for 2035, according to Carbon Brief analysis.
- Verification Source #2: Nations must close huge emissions gap in new climate pledges and submitted early next year ahead of the COP30 climate talks in Brazil.
- Assessment: Supported, although the 'most' is a generalization of the 95% figure. Source 2 supports the need for new climate pledges.
- Claim: The UN's review of national climate plans shows the world is well off track to limit warming.
- Verification Source #2: Nations must close huge emissions gap in new climate pledges and submitted early next year ahead of the COP30 climate talks in Brazil. UNEP's Emissions Gap Report 2024: No more hot air …
- Assessment: Supported by the general sentiment in source 2, which discusses the emissions gap. However, the specific 'UN's review' is not directly verified.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Carbon Brief analysis shows that around 95% of countries have missed a UN deadline to submit new climate pledges for 2035 (Source 1).
- UNEP's Emissions Gap Report 2024 highlights the need to close the emissions gap with new climate pledges (Source 2).