Scientists defend UN overshoot report against Saudi pressure at COP31

Authors of a UN report on overshooting climate targets rejected criticism of its scientific rigor after Saudi-led efforts to exclude it from COP31 negotiations, saying it met IPCC standards.

First covered Nov 14, 2026 · 9:45 AM PT · 1 article

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