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COP31 climate talks begin in Turkey amid rising temperatures

UN conference opens with focus on energy shocks, accelerating global warming, and funding for developing nations.

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COP31 climate talks begin in Turkey amid rising temperatures

What this story says

  • The 31st UN Climate Conference (COP31) began on Monday in Antalya, Turkey.
  • Scientists report that global warming is accelerating and the world has already surpassed the 1.5°C temperature rise threshold.
  • The conference is addressing the impact of geopolitical events, such as Russia's invasion of Ukraine, on energy prices and supply.
  • Negotiators will discuss funding for developing countries to transition to renewable energy and adapt to climate change impacts.

Who covered it

Left 58%(7)Centre 34%(4)Right 8%(1)

Percentages are shares of the 12 outlets carrying a published leaning rating. Coverage measured .

Trust

68/100

Craft

95/100

Hype

30/100

12 sources · methodology

The 31st United Nations Climate Conference, COP31, has begun in Antalya, Turkey. The conference opens against a backdrop of accelerating global warming, with scientists indicating the world has already exceeded the 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) target for temperature rise. This warming trend is linked to a series of extreme weather events globally. The conference agenda includes discussions on implementing past climate pledges, transitioning away from fossil fuels, and providing financial support to developing nations for climate adaptation and mitigation.

Geopolitical events are also a significant factor in the climate talks. The 2022 invasion of Ukraine by Russia triggered a European energy shock that led to increased fossil fuel prices. The conflict's impact on global energy markets is a key consideration for nations seeking to secure energy supplies and transition to cleaner sources. The United States, a major historical carbon emitter, is not expected to participate in COP31, having also skipped the previous year's conference.

Disagreement on US participation

The Washington Top News and The Independent (US) reports state that the United States skipped last year’s COP and is not expected to participate this year. The remaining digests do not mention the US participation or lack thereof.

What the coverage left out

None of the left-rated digests mention the specific figure of $1.1 trillion in global fossil fuel subsidies that was reported by the Washington Top News and The Independent (US) full reports. The right-rated digest did not mention the US skipping COP or the specific figure for global fossil fuel subsidies.

Tags:#ClimateChange#COP31#GlobalWarming#FossilFuels#EnergyCrisis#UnitedNations

Still developing. We have re-checked which outlets are covering this 1 time, most recently on 6 Nov 2026, 07:00, and will add the sides that appear.

How each side covered it

Our own reading of the reporting listed below, written from the outlets’ articles rather than quoted from them. The reasoning is set out on our methodology page.

Left

7 rated outlets

  • The left-rated reports led with the opening of the UN climate negotiations in Turkey and the context of accelerating global warming. They highlighted that scientists believe the world has surpassed the 1.5°C temperature rise threshold, citing examples like Europe's heatwaves and Nepal's floods. The reports also focused on the 'war movie' narrative, linking Russia's invasion of Ukraine to a European energy shock and rising fossil fuel prices. The role of fossil fuels as the primary cause of warming and the difficulty in phasing them out were central themes. The reports quoted experts like Harjeet Singh, who stated that avoiding the fundamental question of fossil fuels is why the 1.5°C threshold is being breached. They also mentioned Brazil's voluntary roadmap for transitioning away from fossil fuels and the UN's estimate of $1.1 trillion in global fossil fuel subsidies. The US skipping COP and the difficulty in finding another major contributor to pay for climate action were also noted, with Niklas Höhne quoted on the complexity of climate negotiations.

Centre

4 rated outlets

  • The centre-rated reports focused on the opening of the UN climate negotiations in Turkey and the context of accelerating global warming, noting that the world has surpassed the 1.5°C threshold. They also highlighted the energy price shocks resulting from geopolitical events, specifically mentioning Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The reports noted that the United States is not expected to participate in COP31. The digests from this group did not provide further detail on specific expert quotes or detailed discussions on fossil fuel phase-out strategies.

Right

1 rated outlet

  • The single right-rated digest mentioned that the United Nations climate negotiations will open in Turkey with a focus on three key narratives. It also stated that scientists warn global warming is accelerating and the world has surpassed the 1.5-degree Celsius temperature rise threshold, leading to extreme weather events. This digest did not include details on energy shocks, geopolitical impacts, or specific expert commentary.

Questions about this coverage

How did the left and right cover COP31 climate talks begin in Turkey amid rising temperatures?
Of the 12 outlets on this story carrying a published leaning rating, 58% are rated left, 34% are rated centre, 8% are rated right. Those percentages are shares of the rated outlets, not of every outlet that ran it. The sections above set out what each side emphasised, in its own terms.
Is COP31 climate talks begin in Turkey amid rising temperatures left or right?
Neither side dominates it. Of the 12 rated outlets on this story, 58% are rated left, 34% are rated centre, 8% are rated right, and no side holds the 70% this site would want before calling a field one-sided. A story is not left or right in any case; the outlets that carried it are what carry ratings.
Is the coverage of COP31 climate talks begin in Turkey amid rising temperatures biased?
COP31 climate talks begin in Turkey amid rising temperatures is one event reported by 12 outlets, and this page does not rate the story as biased or unbiased. What it publishes is the spread: which outlets ran it, where named rating organisations place each of them on the spectrum, and what each side chose to lead with. A leaning rating describes an outlet's record over time, not this article, and the two should not be run together.
Which outlets covered COP31 climate talks begin in Turkey amid rising temperatures?
12 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.
When and where are the UN climate talks taking place?
The 31st UN Climate Conference, COP31, began on Monday in Antalya, Turkey. The conference is scheduled to run for a period of time, with discussions focusing on key climate issues.
What is the current status of global warming according to scientists?
Scientists report that global warming is accelerating and that the world has already surpassed the 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) threshold for temperature rise. This acceleration is linked to an increase in extreme weather events globally.
How are geopolitical events impacting the climate talks?
Geopolitical events, such as Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, have caused significant European energy shocks and raised fossil fuel prices. These impacts are a key consideration for nations at the conference as they discuss energy security and transition strategies.
Will the United States participate in COP31?
Reports indicate that the United States is not expected to participate in COP31. This follows their absence from the previous year's conference, a point noted by some outlets covering the current talks.

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12 outlets, grouped by the leaning a published rating gives them. Every headline links to the original; an underlined outlet name opens our profile of that publisher.

Left

7

Centre

4

Right

1

Not rated

0

No outlet in this group ran the story.

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