World Dec 10 As COP28 talks wind down, sticking points remain on fossil fuels and climate adaptation Negotiators have been urged to narrow down their options so they can agree on how to save Earth from disastrous levels of warming and help vulnerable societies adapt to weather extremes as the clock runs down on United Nations climate… By Sibi Arasu, Seth Borenstein, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
Politics Dec 05 At COP28, activists and officials voice concern over Gaza’s war-torn environment Palestinians are worried that the land will take years to recover, and activists at the summit are tying the plight of Gazans to climate justice globally. By Malak Harb, Associated Press
Nation Sep 17 PHOTOS: Tens of thousands of activists march to kick off climate summit in New York Yelling that the future and their lives depend on ending fossil fuels, tens of thousands of protesters on Sunday kicked off a week where leaders will try once again to curb climate change primarily caused by coal, oil and natural… By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press
World Sep 09 Watch 5:39 What Africa’s climate summit means for investment in the continent’s future Africa is the continent most vulnerable to climate change, despite being responsible for just 2 to 3 percent of global carbon emissions and receiving only 3 percent of funding committed to climate mitigation and adaptation. Caroline Kimeu, The Guardian’s East… By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young
Nov 09 COP27 host Egypt negotiates energy and transport deals By Samy Magdy, Associated Press Egypt, the host of this year's U.N. climate talks, is racking up a number of deals to green its energy and transport systems still heavily reliant on heavily polluting fossil fuels. Continue reading
Oct 27 UK says new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak won’t go to UN climate change conference By Associated Press Sunak's office said the decision was made because of "pressing domestic commitments" including preparations for an emergency budget on Nov. 17. The UK says it does not reflect a downgrade in the government's commitment to combating climate change. Continue reading
Nov 10 Papua New Guinea may ‘rethink’ its climate efforts if rich nations don’t pay aid, official says By Associated Press “If they keep stalling (…) there’s no point in returning to any future COP meetings,” said Minister Wera Mori. Continue reading
Nov 10 Nations, automakers vow to phase out emissions-producing cars by 2040 By Associated Press The announcement, made Wednesday on the sidelines of the U.N. climate conference, was backed by countries including Canada, Chile, Denmark, India, New Zealand, Poland, Sweden, Turkey and the United Kingdom. Continue reading
Nov 09 Need a refresher on what’s happening in the final days of COP26? Watch this By News Desk William Brangham is at the climate summit all week and shared this dispatch. Continue reading