--- title: "COP31 climate talks begin in Turkey amid rising temperatures" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/climate/cop31-climate-talks-begin-in-turkey-amid-rising-temperatures" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/cop31-climate-talks-begin-in-turkey-amid-rising-temperatures" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/climate/cop31-climate-talks-begin-in-turkey-amid-rising-temperatures.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/cop31-climate-talks-begin-in-turkey-amid-rising-temperatures" category: "Climate" area: "Middle East" published: "2026-11-06T06:45:48.450Z" source_reported: "2026-11-06T02:11:36.000Z" updated: "2026-11-06T06:45:48.450Z" trust_score: 68 critic_score: 95 hype_score: 30 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-11-06T06:45:09.416570+00:00" --- # 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.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 68 of 100, higher is better. Two full reports name experts David Waskow and Niklas Höhne, providing named sources. - Craft 95 of 100, higher is better. Quotes from two experts, specific figures and clear context give a well‑structured, factual story. - Hype 30 of 100, lower is better. Colorful genre framing is mild but not excessive; headline matches article content. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - 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. 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. ## Who covered it Shares of the 12 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 58% (7) - Centre: 34% (4) - Right: 8% (1) 0 of 12 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-11-06T06:45:09.416570+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 1 time; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-11-06T07:00:20.510Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - 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 - 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 - 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. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - mixed: 1 - high: 6 - veryHigh: 5 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Washington Top News](https://wtop.com/national/2026/11/un-climate-talks-start-in-the-year-of-disasters-energy-price-shocks-and-fast-rising-temperatures) — UN climate talks start in the year of disasters, energy price shocks and fast rising temperatures – WTOP News - [The Seattle Times](https://seattletimes.com/nation-world/world/un-climate-talks-start-in-the-year-of-disasters-energy-price-shocks-and-fast-rising-temperatures) — UN climate talks start in the year of disasters, energy price shocks and fast rising temperatures - [Newsday](https://newsday.com/news/nation/cop31-turkey-climate-change-fossil-fuels-r94786) — UN climate talks start in the year of disasters, energy price shocks and fast rising temperatures - [The Toronto Star](https://thestar.com/news/world/un-climate-talks-start-in-the-year-of-disasters-energy-price-shocks-and-fast-rising-temperatures/article_e765c758-972e-517f-a9ea-6c96f9713a50.html) — UN climate talks start in the year of disasters, energy price shocks and fast rising temperatures - [The Independent](https://independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/united-states-turkey-antalya-nepal-brazil-b3080208.html) — UN climate talks start in the year of disasters, energy price shocks and fast rising temperatures - [The Independent (US)](https://the-independent.com/news/world/europe/united-states-turkey-antalya-nepal-brazil-b3080208.html) — UN climate talks start in the year of disasters, energy price shocks and fast rising temperatures - [Enid News & Eagle](https://enidnews.com/region/un-climate-talks-start-in-the-year-of-disasters-energy-price-shocks-and-fast-rising/article_893c55f5-b583-5ae6-8aff-5a68aa2f942b.html) — UN climate talks start in the year of disasters, energy price shocks and fast rising temperatures - [Reflector](https://reflector.com/news/national/un-climate-talks-start-in-the-year-of-disasters-energy-price-shocks-and-fast-rising/article_6e1dcf68-de9d-55f8-84e9-ee9bb7037e38.html) — UN climate talks start in the year of disasters, energy price shocks and fast rising temperatures - [plaindealerin.com](https://plaindealerin.com/news/wire/un-climate-talks-start-in-the-year-of-disasters-energy-price-shocks-and-fast-rising/article_e14fd88e-ece4-57eb-8fc2-4497cf413560.html) — UN climate talks start in the year of disasters, energy price shocks and fast rising temperatures - [Idaho State Journal](https://idahostatejournal.com/news/national/un-climate-talks-start-in-the-year-of-disasters-energy-price-shocks-and-fast-rising/article_d19f2801-a950-5350-85e1-5974fb550608.html) — UN climate talks start in the year of disasters, energy price shocks and fast rising temperatures - [Winnipeg Free Press](https://winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/life/greenpage/2026/11/05/un-climate-talks-start-in-the-year-of-disasters-energy-price-shocks-and-fast-rising-temperatures) — UN climate talks start in the year of disasters, energy price shocks and fast rising temperatures - [The Record](https://therecord.com/life/un-climate-talks-start-in-the-year-of-disasters-energy-price-shocks-and-fast-rising-temperatures/article_04a9c0bb-74a0-5e4d-b03b-e082f0bf0877.html) — UN climate talks start in the year of disasters, energy price shocks and fast rising temperatures ## Questions **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. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/climate/cop31-climate-talks-begin-in-turkey-amid-rising-temperatures. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "COP31 climate talks begin in Turkey amid rising temperatures", https://mediabias.news/climate/cop31-climate-talks-begin-in-turkey-amid-rising-temperatures