Climate Change

Scientists read layers of Alaska’s ice and snow to track climate change

By PBS News Hour

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News Wrap: U.S. not intimidated by Islamic State beheading, says Kerry

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U.S., Japan pledge billions in fight against climate change

By Rialda Zukic

President Barack Obama confirmed Saturday at the G20 summit in Brisbane, Australia, that the U.S. would pledge up to $3 billion to help poor countries on climate issues, according to news reports.

Shields and Brooks on the China carbon deal, Obama’s immigration action

By PBS News Hour

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the week’s news, including the carbon deal between the United States and China, legislative action on the Keystone XL pipeline and how Republicans may…

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Researchers crack open ice to find tiniest Arctic creatures

By Rebecca Jacobson, Inside Energy

The base of the entire Arctic food chain is hiding in the ice. Scientists are cracking open the cold Alaskan sea to understand the tiny sea algae.

Could the climate deal be a turning point for improved U.S.-China relations? – Part 3

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Why U.S. and China agreed on climate change action – Part 2

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U.S.-China pledge on carbon emissions draws cheers, jeers and skepticism – Part 1

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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.

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.