The COP28 climate summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, ended Wednesday after nearly 200 nations adopted a deal that calls for "transitioning away" from fossil fuels.
Why it matters: This is the first COP agreement to mention moving away from fossil fuels to avoid the worst impacts of climate change — though it still does not include the term "phase out."
The average temperature in the Arctic this summer was the warmest on record, per a report released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Tuesday.
The Geminids, the largest and most-reliable annual meteor shower, will reach a dazzling peak this week.
The big picture: NASA estimates the most activity should occur between Wednesday night and Thursday morning. During the period, given clear skies, people around the globe may be able to see as many as 120 bright and fast meteors streak across the sky every hour, according to the space agency.
