They Held a Climate Summit in the Amazon. They Didn’t Account for the Rain.

At the COP30 climate summit in Brazil, a coalition of at least 29 countries has threatened to block any resolution that does not include a roadmap for phasing out fossil fuels. This escalation follows Brazil's plans to drop such a roadmap amid opposition from petro-states. The situation has intensified as negotiations are set to continue into the weekend.

A fire at the U.N. climate talks in Brazil has led to evacuations on the penultimate day of the conference. Thirteen individuals suffered from smoke inhalation as officials managed the emergency situation. The cause of the fire remains unknown.

A fire broke out at the COP30 summit venue in Brazil on Thursday, damaging part of the roof and leading to a chaotic evacuation as negotiations reached a critical stage. The incident occurred at the Belem site, marking the third major disruption following Indigenous protests that had previously stormed and blockaded the venue.

The United States has announced exemptions for several Brazilian agricultural products, including beef, coffee, and tomatoes, from recently imposed tariffs. This decision comes as President Donald Trump faces increasing pressure from voters regarding rising living costs, following a rollback of reciprocal farm tariffs.

A fire broke out during the COP30 climate talks in Brazil, prompting an evacuation of the event. BBC Climate Editor Justin Rowlatt reported from the scene, where huge columns of smoke were visible. The incident affected thousands of attendees at the UN-organized summit, which aims to address global climate issues.

The COP30 climate summit in Brazil was disrupted on Thursday due to a fire that broke out at the venue, leading to the evacuation of attendees. Thirteen individuals were treated for smoke inhalation as organizers managed the chaotic situation. The incident occurred while negotiators were preparing to finalize a deal aimed at enhancing global climate action.

A fire broke out at the COP30 climate summit venue in Brazil, prompting the evacuation of attendees. Officials reported that the fire was contained within six minutes, and 13 individuals received treatment for smoke inhalation. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

The United Nations climate talks at COP30 in Brazil were abruptly halted on Thursday due to a fire that broke out on site. The incident disrupted crucial last-minute negotiations aimed at reaching a global climate agreement, leading to the evacuation of attendees.