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World Service,11 Nov 2024,26 mins

COP29: What can the 'finance COP' do to combat climate change?

World Business Report

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World leaders meet in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, to discuss the funding of policies against global warming in the COP29. We get the latest from our correspondent. In Iceland, a team of scientists are preparing to drill into one of the world's most active volcanoes. Could it provide a source of cheap green energy? We find out. Iran's latest attempt to reduce pollution is resulting in power cuts throughout the country. We hear why. And after the devastating floods in the Spanish region of Valencia, we look into how companies could help keep employees safe during a natural disaster.

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