Nov 02 Wealthy nations partner to help South Africa ditch coal By Associated Press One focus of the initiative will be helping to create new jobs for tens of thousands of people in South Africa’s coal mining industry. Continue reading
Nov 02 WATCH: Kyle Rittenhouse trial begins over Kenosha shooting By Scott Bauer, Michael Tarm, Amy Forliti, Associated Press A prosecutor says Kyle Rittenhouse instigated the confrontation that led him to shoot three people on the streets of Kenosha, Wisconsin. But Rittenhouse’s attorney says his client acted in self-defense. Continue reading
Nov 02 U.S., EU countries sign on to cut methane By Associated Press Clamping down on methane flaring and leaks from oil wells and gas pipelines is considered one of the easiest ways to cut emissions. Continue reading
Nov 02 Ecuador expands Galapagos marine reserve By Associated Press Experts says oceans are particularly vulnerable to climate change and the Galapagos Islands are considered one of the world’s biodiversity jewels. Continue reading
Nov 02 Close race for Virginia governor tests Biden's presidency By Sarah Rankin, Will Weissert, Associated Press The result of the Virginia governor’s race that now appears deadlocked between Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin is sure to send a message to President Joe Biden regardless of which party prevails. Continue reading
Nov 02 WATCH: CDC advisory panel endorse Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11 By Lauran Neergaard, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory panel will have a discussion and vote Tuesday on the use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children between the ages of five to 11. Continue reading
Nov 02 Biden administration launches plan to crack down on methane emissions By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The centerpiece of U.S. actions is a long-awaited rule by the Environmental Protection Agency to tighten methane regulations for the oil and gas sector. Continue reading
Nov 02 Biden climate plan aims to reduce methane emissions By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The proposed rule would for the first time target reductions from existing oil and gas wells nationwide, rather than focus only on new wells as previous regulations have done. Continue reading
Nov 02 What we know needs to be done to curb climate change By William Brangham, Ryan Connelly Holmes Get a refresher on the stakes of the summit. Continue reading
Nov 02 Leaders representing more than 85% of world's forests pledge to end deforestation by 2030 By Associated Press Campaigners say they need to see the detail — such promises have been made, and broken, before. Continue reading