COP27: A Handful of Corporations and Countries Are Responsible for the Mess We’re In

VIDEO: Harjeet Singh (CAN International) on loss and damage

As the world’s eyes turn to Egypt for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), Austin-based Texas Impact/Texas Interfaith Power & Light is sending to the Chronicle daily dispatches from the conference.

“Loss and damage” is the hottest topic at COP27, but there’s been little effort to unpack the issue for voters in wealthy counties that bear most responsibility for climate change. Global climate finance expert Harjeet Singh breaks down the challenges here.

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Follow Texas Impact/Texas Interfaith Power & Light’s continuing coverage from COP27.


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