Nov 12 Watch Could the climate deal be a turning point for improved U.S.-China relations? – Part 3 By PBS News Hour Continue watching
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Nov 12 Watch U.S.-China pledge on carbon emissions draws cheers, jeers and skepticism – Part 1 By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Nov 12 U.S.-China deal on climate aims to cut emissions by 2025 By Larisa Epatko President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping said Wednesday the two nations had come to an agreement on cutting carbon emissions. Continue reading
Nov 07 What to watch at Asia’s APEC summit By Larisa Epatko President Barack Obama, Chinese President Xi Jinping and other heads of state will meet in China’s capital Beijing on Nov. 10 and 11 for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, or APEC. Here are some of the areas to watch. Continue reading
Nov 04 Watch How will environmental policy change under the next Congress? By PBS News Hour Energy and the environment have been core issues in Senate races in at least seven states. From oil and gas development, to the regulation of greenhouse gases and power plants, what's at stake as voters go to the polls? Judy… Continue watching
Nov 02 UN report: Without action, climate change effects will be ‘irreversible’ By Carey Reed The United Nations warned Sunday that the world must get most of its energy from renewable sources by 2050, or increase the likelihood of what it called "severe, pervasive and irreversible damage."… Continue reading
Oct 14 New report details Pentagon’s plan for addressing global challenges associated with climate change By Adelyn Baxter The Pentagon announced Monday they have developed a comprehensive strategy outlining the ways the Department of Defense plans to adapt to and mitigate the effects of rising temperatures and sea levels. Continue reading
Oct 14 Are New Mexico’s green chiles in peril? By Anna Christiansen The chiles are New Mexico’s state vegetable, and represent what oranges are to Florida, or peanuts to Virginia: a symbolic source of pride and joy. The governor’s office claims the industry contributes $400 million annually to the land of enchantment’s… Continue reading
Oct 13 When climate change comes after even the most common species By Susan Moran Climate change isn’t just a problem for rare species. This threat, coupled with habitat loss and other environmental threats, is putting a number of common species at risk. By focusing on landscape-scale, or large-scale, efforts, conservationists aim to thwart further… Continue reading