Dec 17 How mistletoes are expected to fare on a warming planet By Nicola Jones, Knowable Magazine Can the famous parasitic plants help animals to survive climate change, or will they be killed off by extreme weather?… Continue reading
Dec 16 Malaysia campground landslide kills 21 people, leaves 12 more missing By Eileen Ng, Syawalludin Zain, Associated Press A thunderous crush of soil and debris has killed 21 people, including several children, at a campground in Malaysia. Continue reading
Dec 15 At least 3 dead, thousands without power as tornadoes rip through Louisiana By Jake Bleiberg, Kevin McGill, Associated Press A storm system that spawned dozens of reported tornadoes from east Texas to the Florida Panhandle was all but done with the South on Thursday after killing at least three people and uprooting families across Louisiana, where some homes were… Continue reading
Dec 12 G7 establishes global club to fight climate change By Associated Press The Group of Seven leading economies have created an open and international climate club in which countries are to cooperate in the fight against global warming. Continue reading
Dec 10 Watch 5:57 Why activists are targeting famous art to protest climate change By Geoff Bennett, Lorna Baldwin, Winston Wilde, Azhar Merchant Over the past few months, activists have targeted priceless works of art to call attention to the climate crisis. These viral moments are grabbing attention, but is the message getting through? We look at how these protests could be both… Continue watching
Dec 10 Defense bill passed by House includes $34 billion to protect Texas coast from storms By Juan A. Lozano, Michael Phillis, Associated Press Fourteen years after Hurricane Ike ripped through thousands of homes and businesses near Galveston, Texas, the U.S. House of Representatives voted Thursday to authorize the most expensive project ever recommended by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to protect against… Continue reading
Dec 05 U.S., EU agree to intensify talks over 'green subsidies' dispute By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The United States and European Union have agreed to intensify talks to resolve EU concerns over major subsidies for American companies contained in a U.S. clean energy law. Continue reading
Dec 05 How William and Kate are honoring climate innovators By Carolyn Durand An international who’s who of public figures, politicians, philanthropists and celebrities gathered on Friday for the Earthshot Prize at Fenway Park in Boston, where Prince William and Princess Catherine handed out the awards at the end of their three-day visit… Continue reading
Dec 05 Scientists warn leaders to 'avoid trade-offs' ahead of U.N. biodiversity conference By Wanjohi Kabukuru, Associated Press Scientists around the world warned governments who will be gathering in Montreal this week for the United Nations biodiversity summit to not repeat past mistakes and urged officials to “avoid trade-offs” between people and conservation needs in a report Monday. Continue reading
Dec 01 WATCH: Biden, France's Macron vow unity against Russia, discuss trade issues By Sylvie Corbet, Matthew Daly, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Presidents Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron are celebrating the long-standing U.S.-French relationship, but these are friends with differences. Continue reading