Nov 12 Watch 5:45 Will the Amazon rainforest’s chances improve with Brazil’s new leader? The fate of the rapidly disappearing Amazon rainforest is in new hands after Brazil's latest election. President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva made fighting the climate crisis and protecting the Amazon a cornerstone of his campaign. Michael Mann, director of… Continue watching
Nov 11 Watch 6:11 Biden announces new effort to cut emissions as low-income nations demand more aid By William Brangham, Dorothy Hastings President Biden arrived in Egypt for the COP27 U.N. climate talks. The president pledged new money for renewable energy projects around the world, and a greater push to cut emissions of methane. But he also is hearing a plea from… Continue watching
Nov 11 In California, where water is a human right, some communities still go thirsty By Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado As California enters a fourth year of drought, running water is becoming an increasing worry for communities in the San Joaquin Valley. Continue reading
Nov 10 People with disabilities gained a voice in global climate talks. Here’s what that means By Drew Costley, Teresa de Miguel, Associated Press A group of climate activists who focus on disability rights have been pushing for several years for inclusion of disability rights in international climate action pledges. Continue reading
Nov 09 Pakistan seeks compensation for damage caused by climate-induced floods By Kelvin Chan, Munir Ahmed, Associated Press Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Wednesday sought compensation for the unprecedented destruction that was caused in the country in summer when climate-induced flooding killed 1,739 people and affected 33 million and displacing hundreds of thousands. Continue reading
Nov 09 New Twitter owner Elon Musk sells almost $4 billion in Tesla stock By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press Twitter's new owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has sold nearly $4 billion worth of Tesla shares, according to regulatory filings. Continue reading
Nov 08 T. rex skull fossil from South Dakota to be auctioned in NY for millions By Associated Press A Tyrannosaurus rex skull is expected to sell for $15 million or more at auction in New York next month. Continue reading
Nov 08 Call for treaty against fossil fuels discussed at UN climate summit By Frank Jordans, Wanjohi Kabukuru, Associated Press The leader of the small island nation of Tuvalu has proposed a treaty against fossil fuels as world leaders make the case for tougher action to tackle global warming. Tuvalu Prime Minister Kausea Natano said the world should confront climate… Continue reading
Nov 08 U.N. experts urge tough standards to cut emissions, prevent ‘bogus’ claims By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press Released at the the U.N.’s flagship climate conference in the Egyptian seaside resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, the group of experts set out a number of strict recommendations for businesses, banks, and local governments making net zero pledges to ensure that… Continue reading
Nov 08 Total lunar eclipse visible before dawn over North America Tuesday By Associated Press The total lunar eclipse was visible throughout North America in the predawn hours and across Asia, Australia and the rest of the Pacific after sunset. Continue reading