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Global Climate Strike of the movement Fridays for Future with other organizations as an alliance in Berlin

World Sep 15

Climate protesters worldwide call for end to fossil fuels amid escalating weather extremes

By Associated Press

World Oct 19

Activists from the climate group Extinction Rebellion demand an end to all new fossil fuel infrastructure in Washington on...
Insurers withdraw from fossil fuel projects amid climate change fears

Environmental campaigners are welcoming moves by insurance companies to exclude coverage for fossil fuel projects because of climate change. More than a dozen groups that track the industry say more than half of top insurers have adopted policies against coal,…

By Frank Jordans, Associated Press

Politics Aug 14

U.S. House of Representatives passes the "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022," on Capitol Hill in Washington
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Democrats celebrate legislative win in passing of climate, health and tax bill

Congressional Democrats are celebrating a landmark legislative victory after passing the Inflation Reduction Act, which President Biden is set to sign into law this week. Meanwhile, the Justice Department is investigating Donald Trump for potentially violating the Espionage Act after…

Arts Jul 02

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A Brief But spectacular take on centering Black leadership in climate change solutions

Heather McTeer Toney spent three years leading the Environmental Protection Agency for the southeastern United States. She now continues her advocacy for the environment both nationally and worldwide. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on centering Black leadership in…

By Elizabeth Burton, Melissa Williams, Ana Davila

World Apr 15

Activists from the Extinction Rebellion block bridges during the Just Stop Oil protest, in London
Climate change activists block London bridges, British oil terminals

More than 600 people have been arrested over the past two weeks after activists climbed atop tankers and blocked roads at oil depots. On Friday the government praised oil companies for obtaining court orders to stop the demonstrators.

By Associated Press

Nov 08

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What’s at stake at COP26 as climate activists decry ’empty promises’

By William Brangham, Sam Lane

Negotiators from around the world are meeting in Glasgow for a second week for the United Nations summit aimed at getting new commitments and actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Pressure from climate activists has been building on the streets…

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Nov 08

Jane Fonda: ‘Older women have always tended to be the bravest’

By Joshua Barajas

Jane Fonda spoke with the PBS NewsHour about getting arrested and being an older activist. “When you’re older, what have you got to lose?" she said.

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Nov 07

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Why Jane Fonda is putting herself on the line to fight climate change

By Judy Woodruff, Anne Azzi Davenport

Jane Fonda has been a household name for decades due to her prolific acting career, both on-screen and on stage. She has also drawn sustained attention for her enduring — and sometimes controversial — activism. Judy Woodruff sits down with…

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Sep 20

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Youth marches for climate action draw millions around the world

By William Brangham

In cities across the globe on Friday, protesters took to the streets to demand action on climate change. The demonstrations, easily the largest to focus on climate, represent a movement driven largely by young people -- many of whom left…

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Jul 25

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As bee populations decline, can technology help fill the gap?

By William Brangham, Rachel Wellford

Humans rely heavily on pollinator bees to sustain food production globally. But for decades, the insects' population has declined, in part because of pesticide use. If the die-off continues, it will have huge economic and public health consequences for people.

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