Nov 04 Climate activists block roads outside British Parliament By Associated Press About 60 supporters of the group Insulate Britain sat on the ground holding banners, blocking two roads around Parliament. Continue reading
Nov 04 More than a dozen nations commit to phasing out coal By Associated Press U.K. business secretary Kwasi Kwarteng said it was a “milestone moment in our global efforts to tackle climate change.”… Continue reading
Nov 04 Climate protesters block roads outside UK Parliament By Associated Press Some glued themselves to the ground as part of ongoing protests. Continue reading
Nov 04 Countries pledge to phase out coal on climate summit sidelines By Frank Jordans, Sylvia Hui, Associated Press Critics noted the several major economies still have not set a date for ending their dependence on the fuel that is a major source of planet-warming emissions. Continue reading
Nov 03 Bangladesh’s villages bear the brutal cost of climate change By Julhas Alam, Aniruddha Ghosal, Associated Press Impacts of climate change from more frequent cyclones to tidal flooding are devastating Bangladesh, where an estimated 30 million people may be displaced from the coast. Continue reading
Nov 03 Virginia Beach voters approve $568 million bond to fend off rising sea levels By Ben Finley, Associated Press Voters in Virginia Beach have approved a huge bond measure for a mid-sized city, committing to spend millions in hopes of avoiding billions in losses due to rising seas and intensifying hurricanes. Continue reading
Nov 03 Investors promise action in climate fight but activists question motives By Frank Jordans, Danica Kirka, Associated Press Governments and big investors have announced fresh plans to pour trillions of dollars into curbing global warming. Continue reading
Nov 03 Can the world’s whitest paint save Earth? By John Yang, Lorna Baldwin Its inventors say it could help address climate change because it's highly reflective, and thus absorbs very little heat. Continue reading
Nov 03 UK calls on financial industry to pour wealth into greener investments By Associated Press Treasury chief Rishi Sunak said that the U.K. government is providing new funds to help poor countries cope with climate change. But he said that “public investment alone isn’t enough.”… Continue reading
Nov 02 Watch Here are the latest promises made by Biden, global leaders at U.N. climate summit By William Brangham World leaders at the U.N. climate summit pledged today to cut methane emissions and conserve forests. President Joe Biden wound up his two days at the Glasgow gathering focusing on America’s role in the new initiatives. William Brangham reports. Continue watching