Dec 13 UN climate talks head for overtime with key issues unresolved By Aritz Parra, Frank Jordans, Associated Press Negotiators are splitting their work into two parts, separating discussions on aid for poor countries affected by climate change from those over a deal on international carbon markets. Continue reading
Dec 12 UN leader warns climate change could fuel 'economic disaster' By Frank Jordans, Aritz Parra, Associated Press Speaking at the annual U.N. climate meeting in Madrid, Guterres said fears that measures to cut greenhouse gas emissions would decimate existing industries ignored the opportunities arising from the 'green economy.'… Continue reading
Dec 12 Trump criticizes climate activist Greta Thunberg's magazine honor By Associated Press President Donald Trump called Greta Thunberg's selection at Time's Person of the Year as 'ridiculous' and said she should 'chill.'… Continue reading
Dec 11 Climate activist Greta Thunberg is Time 'person of the year' By Associated Press Thunberg, 16, has become the face of the youth climate movement, drawing large crowds with her appearances at protests and conferences over the past year and a half. Continue reading
Dec 10 Watch 5:47 News Wrap: Despite IG report, Barr says Russia probe based on 'bogus narrative' In our news wrap Tuesday, Attorney General William Barr blasted the FBI’s probe into links between Russia and the 2016 Trump campaign. The Justice Department’s internal watchdog found that the investigation was flawed but not motivated by political bias. Meanwhile,… Continue watching
Dec 10 Watch 5:04 What a 'sobering' report on Arctic ice loss means for global sea levels Tuesday marked the release of yet another stark report detailing how the increased warming of our atmosphere is transforming the planet. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s annual Arctic Report Card includes some grim news for wildlife, native communities and… Continue watching
Dec 10 Bloomberg tells climate activists they can still count on the U.S. By Frank Jordans, Aritz Parra, Associated Press Michael Bloomberg led a high-powered charge against President Donald Trump's climate policies Tuesday. Continue reading
Dec 10 2019 Arctic Report Card warns of California-sized algal blooms and imperiled livelihoods By Nsikan Akpan The 14th iteration of NOAA's Arctic Report Card paints a bleak picture of wildlife invasions, animal die-offs, massive algal blooms, melting ice and disappearing ways of life. Continue reading
Dec 10 Exxon Mobil wins lawsuit over climate change risks By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press Exxon Mobil won a closely watched lawsuit over the costs of climate change, with a judge saying there was no proof the energy giant duped investors about the toll that regulations could take on its business. Continue reading
Dec 10 Climate change threatens reindeer and a way of life By David Keyton, Associated Press Already pressured by the mining and forestry industry, and other development that encroach on grazing land, Sami herding communities fear climate change could mean the end of their traditional lifestyle. Continue reading