Dec 22 An Indian perspective on the Poland climate meeting: Not much help for the world's poor and vulnerable By Arun Agrawal, The Conversation Climate change is a serious threat now for poor people in developing countries, but the COP24 conference in Poland offered them little hope of near-term emissions cuts or economic aid. Continue reading
Dec 20 Can Germany revive its stalled transition to clean energy? By Paul Hockenos, Yale Environment 360 Although Germany has been a global leader in moving to decarbonize its massive economy, the country’s ambitious clean-energy transformation is faltering. Continue reading
Dec 19 Watch 7:56 Genetics, climate change and space highlight the year in science The year has been a major one for scientific milestones and research. As it comes to a close, we take a look back at some of the biggest science stories, for our weekly series the Leading Edge. Miles O’Brien and… Continue watching
Dec 18 How to grow the perfect Christmas Tree (it's harder than you think) By Vicky Stein Shapely evergreens don’t just grow straight out of the ground in top condition. Success in festive tree farming is a moving target. Continue reading
Dec 17 Watch 6:59 How a global effort could deliver solutions on climate change In Poland, a U.N. climate conference concluded with consensus on several ways to achieve the Paris Agreement's goal of limiting global temperature increases. But with a lack of U.S. support, is the progress enough? Nat Keohane, senior vice president of… Continue watching
Dec 16 Watch 11:49 Marshall Islands: A third of the nation has left for the U.S. By Mike Taibbi, Melanie Saltzman A third of the Marshall Islands’ population has moved to the U.S., leaving a country reeling from high unemployment and the looming effects of climate change. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Mike Taibbi reports. This story is part of an ongoing… Continue watching
Dec 15 Nations at UN climate talks back universal emissions rules By Frank Jordans, Associated Press After two weeks of bruising negotiations, officials from almost 200 countries agreed Saturday on universal, transparent rules that will govern efforts to cut emissions and curb global warming. Continue reading
Dec 13 Negotiators scramble on Paris climate accord fine print as summit nears end By Frank Jordans, Associated Press The two-week U.N. climate summit in the southern Polish city of Katowice is scheduled to end Friday. Continue reading
Dec 12 Watch 7:53 To save its future, will this Md. town have to destroy its historic business district? By John Yang Climate change has profoundly affected Ellicott City, Maryland. The mill town, located where multiple waterways converge, was devastated by a flood earlier this year, after already suffering a deadly deluge in 2016. John Yang and a team from the University… Continue watching
Dec 11 The Arctic is experiencing its 'most unprecedented transition in history.' Here's why By Nsikan Akpan 2018 is the second warmest year for the Arctic in a century, plus other takeaways from this year's Arctic Report Card. Continue reading