Nov 02 Many of the world’s poorest countries are the least polluting but the most climate-vulnerable. Here’s what they want at COP27 By Bethany Tietjen, The Conversation Many of the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries have done little to cause climate change, yet they are experiencing extreme heat waves, floods and other climate-related disasters. They want wealthier nations – historically the biggest sources of greenhouse gas emissions –… Continue reading
Oct 24 WATCH: John Kerry says U.S. is not ‘obstructing’ talk of climate compensation ahead of COP27 By Ellen Knickmeyer, Seth Borenstein, Associated Press Kerry on Tuesday spoke to the growing demand from poorer countries for financial compensation from the United States and other wealthy countries that are by far the biggest culprits in climate damage over time. Continue reading
Oct 18 The COP27 climate conference kicks off in Egypt next month. Here’s what you need to know By Matt McDonald, The Conversation Almost 200 countries will come together in Egypt at the start of November for a “Conference of the Parties”, or COP27. Continue reading
Aug 02 African officials lay out goals ahead of the U.N. climate summit By Wanjohi Kabukuru, Associated Press African officials outlined their priorities for the upcoming U.N. climate summit, including a push to make heavily polluting rich nations compensate poor countries for the environmental damage done to them. Continue reading