Nov 04 Astronaut describes climate change from space By Associated Press French astronaut Thomas Pesquet told French President Emmanuel Macron during a video call Thursday that the space station's portholes revealed the haunting fragility of humanity’s only home. Continue reading
Nov 04 Climate activists protest near COP26 venue, urge Japan to phase out coal By Associated Press Activists from No Coal Japan urged the Japanese government to stop financing coal projects overseas and to phase out coal domestically by 2030. Continue reading
Nov 04 As climate talks continue, nuclear power remains in dispute By Angela Charlton, Associated Press Nuclear power is a central sticking point as negotiators plot out the world's future energy strategy at the climate talks in Glasgow, Scotland. Continue reading
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