Science Nov 04 Climate-fighting efforts have ‘barely moved the needle,’ UN report finds Even rapid emission cuts may not prevent temperatures from reaching at least 1.7 degrees Celsius (3.1 degrees Fahrenheit) this century.
Nation Oct 27 Man struck dead by vehicle on Virginia highway after trying to flee immigration agents Agents tried to detain Josué Castro Rivera and the three other passengers, and he fled on foot, tried to cross Interstate 264 in Norfolk and was fatally struck, according to state and federal authorities.
Politics Sep 25 Trump called climate change a ‘con job’ at the United Nations. Here are the facts and context In his address at the United Nations General Assembly, U.S. President Donald Trump excoriated renewable energy, international climate diplomacy, the science of global warming and other environmental issues.
World Sep 24 China announces new climate goal to cut its world-leading emissions The world’s largest carbon polluting nation has announced a new climate fighting goal to cut emissions by 7% to 10% by 2035.
Nation May 09 Chicagoans celebrate Pope Leo XIV, who was born and raised in the Windy City The first American elected pontiff, Pope Leo XIV was born and raised in Chicago before undertaking his ministry in Peru. Catholic Chicagoans gathered in churches and celebrated from their homes as the historic decision was announced.
Nation Jan 27 Here’s what to know about Trump’s executive actions on climate and environment While former President Joe Biden made climate change a hallmark of his administration and some of his policies remain, at least for now, Trump is quickly unraveling that.
World Nov 24 Nations at COP29 agree to $300 billion per year climate funding deal. Here’s what to know In the wee hours of Sunday at the United Nations climate talks, countries from around the world reached an agreement on how rich countries can cough up the funds to support poor countries in the face of climate change.
World Nov 22 Wealthy and developing nations struggle to agree on climate money agreement at COP29, highlighting international wealth gap A new draft of a deal on money to curb and adapt to climate change released Friday afternoon at the United Nations climate summit pledged $250 billion by 2035 from wealthy countries to poorer ones.
World Nov 20 Vulnerable nations seek $1.3 trillion to deal with damage and help curb climate change Time is running short for negotiators at the United Nations climate talks in Azerbaijan to solve a difficult puzzle.
World Nov 19 Nations are seeking ways to raise the big money needed to tackle climate change Big money to respond to climate change is key to the United Nations talks underway in Azerbaijan.