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COP31 opens amid energy crisis as activists demand climate action

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COP31 began in Turkey as countries face energy crises due to ongoing conflicts, leading to increased use of fossil fuels. Inside the conference, discussions focus on electrification and combating climate change, while external activists protest against corporate sustainability claims and push for changes in agricultural practices.
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The COP31 conference opened on Monday, November 9, 2026, in Antalya, Turkey, with over 100,000 attendees expected to discuss climate change amid rising global temperatures and extreme weather events. Host nation Turkey emphasized electrification and renewable energy, aiming for electricity to account for 35% of global energy demand by 2035. However, some nations like Iran have highlighted the continued reliance on fossil fuels. The conference's second day saw a slight drop in carbon emissions reported, with leaders from over 90 countries, including Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif scheduled to address the summit on November 11, urging concrete actions against climate change.

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While delegates discuss electrification and climate action, activists outside the summit are demanding an end to greenwashing and a shift away from industrial agriculture.
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COP31 opens amid energy crisis as activists demand climate action · assertive framing

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COP31 opens amid energy crisis as activists demand climate action COP31 has opened in Turkiye amid war-driven energy disruptions and a renewed reliance on fossil fuels. asserted
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While delegates discuss electrification and climate action, activists outside the summit are demanding an end to greenwashing and a shift away from industrial agriculture. asserted
activists → discuss → agriculture
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