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October 30, 2023 Q & A

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The 28th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) will bring together state parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). It will be hosted by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from November 30 to December 12, 2023. © 2023 Sascha Schuermann/Getty Images
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