Nov 04 More than a dozen nations commit to phasing out coal By Associated Press U.K. business secretary Kwasi Kwarteng said it was a “milestone moment in our global efforts to tackle climate change.”… Continue reading
Nov 04 Climate protesters block roads outside UK Parliament By Associated Press Some glued themselves to the ground as part of ongoing protests. Continue reading
Nov 04 Countries pledge to phase out coal on climate summit sidelines By Frank Jordans, Sylvia Hui, Associated Press Critics noted the several major economies still have not set a date for ending their dependence on the fuel that is a major source of planet-warming emissions. Continue reading
Nov 03 Miss highlights from Biden’s two days in Glasgow? Here’s what you need to know By William Brangham World leaders at the U.N. climate summit pledged on Wednesday to cut methane emissions and conserve forests. Continue reading
Nov 03 Yellen calls climate fight ‘the greatest economic opportunity of our time’ By Associated Press “In many cases, it's simply cost effective to go green,” the U.S. treasury secretary told a panel on Wednesday. Continue reading
Nov 03 Kremlin defends Putin’s absence from COP26 By Associated Press "Russia’s climate action don’t have the goal of being pegged to an event,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. Continue reading
Nov 03 Kerry applauds ambition at COP26, but ‘the real issue is going to be follow-up’ By Associated Press U.S. special envoy for climate John Kerry said Wednesday that the COP26 climate talks in Glasgow have more energy and focus than previous rounds of climate negotiations in particular because of the strong presence and support of the private sector. Continue reading
Nov 03 UK calls on financial industry to pour wealth into greener investments By Associated Press Treasury chief Rishi Sunak said that the U.K. government is providing new funds to help poor countries cope with climate change. But he said that “public investment alone isn’t enough.”… Continue reading
Nov 02 Watch 5:27 News Wrap: Facebook to shut down facial recognition system, delete data In our news wrap Tuesday, Facebook has announced it's shutting down its facial recognition system over growing privacy concerns, and has said it will delete the data by December. Yahoo is the latest tech company to leave China, citing growing… Continue watching
Nov 02 Watch Here are the latest promises made by Biden, global leaders at U.N. climate summit By William Brangham World leaders at the U.N. climate summit pledged today to cut methane emissions and conserve forests. President Joe Biden wound up his two days at the Glasgow gathering focusing on America’s role in the new initiatives. William Brangham reports. Continue watching