Nov 13 Arctic blast freezes much of Midwest and eastern U.S. By David Sharp, Associated Press Temperatures dipped to single digits early Wednesday across parts of the Northeast, and unseasonably cold weather extended to the Gulf Coast. Continue reading
Nov 13 'Venice is on its knees' amid historic flooding in Italy By Colleen Barry, Associated Press The water was so high that nothing less than thigh-high boots afforded protection. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Nov 07 Watch 9:34 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… Continue watching
Nov 05 Watch 6:17 What U.S. withdrawal from Paris climate deal means for a warming planet President Trump announced Monday that in a year, the U.S. will formally withdraw from the Paris climate agreement. The global accord was signed in 2015 by nearly 200 nations pledging to cut greenhouse gas emissions to slow the planet’s warming. Continue watching
Nov 05 South Carolina city struggles as economy, climate collide By Daniel Bush On the 2020 presidential campaign trail, Democratic candidates have addressed the issue by making job creation a key part of their climate change plans. Continue reading
Nov 05 EU hopes U.S. will rethink climate agreement withdrawal By Associated Press Nearly 200 nations signed the landmark 2015 climate deal to keep global warming below 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 Fahrenheit) by the end of the century. Continue reading
Nov 04 U.S. tells UN it is officially leaving Paris climate deal By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Monday that he submitted a formal notice to the United Nations. That starts a withdrawal process that does not become official for one year. Continue reading
Oct 30 Greta Thunberg declines environmental prize By Associated Press "The climate movement does not need any more prizes," Thunberg said, instead urging more action. Continue reading
Oct 26 AP Fact Check: Trump's takes on impeachment, Syria, climate By Hope Yen, Calvin Woodward, Associated Press President Donald Trump is persisting in a claim that goes to the heart of the U.S. military withdrawal from Syria — that he's bringing the troops home. He isn't. This deception has surfaced repeatedly, in the face of contrary words… Continue reading