Science Dec 14 How to slash emissions across the U.S. economy, according to experts By Bella Isaacs-Thomas
World Dec 13 Watch 6:27 Nations at COP28 agree to transition away from fossil fuels, but loopholes remain The COP28 climate conference closed with more than 200 nations agreeing they should transition away from the fossil fuels that are warming the planet. They also pledged to triple the amount of renewable energy deployed by 2030 and curb the… By William Brangham, Courtney Norris
World Dec 13 At COP 28, global consensus on how climate change affects health Nearly 200 nations reached a deal Wednesday that called for a transition away from fossil fuels, the first time they were mentioned directly in a COP agreement. By Janet Tobias, Global Health Reporting Center, Tess Wiskel, MD
World Dec 13 At COP28, nations agree to transition away from fossil fuels and reach world net zero carbon emissions by 2050 COP28 President Sultan al-Jaber gaveled through the text at a plenary session in Dubai after more than two weeks of discussions that saw nations try and figure out a way for the world to stay in line with limiting warming… By Seth Borenstein, David Keyton, Jamey Keaten, Sibi Arasu, Associated Press
World Dec 12 Watch 6:14 Why some climate experts are criticizing what’s happened at the COP28 climate conference As the COP28 climate conference comes to a close, countries are racing against the clock. More than 100 nations are pushing for a firm commitment to stop the use of coal, oil and gas after earlier drafts advocated for eventually… By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas
Dec 12 COP28 winds down with climate deal stuck in fossil fuel stalemate By Jon Gambrell, Jamey Keaten, Sibi Arasu, Seth Borenstein, Associated Press The climate talks almost always run long, and Monday's release of a draft agreement angered countries that insist on a commitment for rapid phase-out of coal, oil and gas. Continue reading
Dec 11 Report says UAE is trying nearly 90 detainees on terror charges during COP28 summit By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press An activist organization says the United Arab Emirates is conducting a mass trial of nearly 90 prisoners on terrorism charges as it hosts the United Nations' COP28 climate summit. Continue reading
Dec 11 As COP28 climate talks move closer to final deal, critics say draft is lacking By Jon Gambrell, Jamey Keaten, Sibi Arasu, Seth Borenstein, Associated Press A new draft released Monday afternoon on what’s known as the global stocktake called for countries to reduce “consumption and production of fossil fuels, in a just, orderly and equitable manner.”… Continue reading
Dec 11 As climate talks enter final days, activists and officials urge end to fossil fuels By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Time seems to be running out both in the talks in Dubai and for action that could keep warming at or below the internationally agreed-upon threshold. Continue reading
Dec 10 Analysis: Why leaders at COP28 should focus on the effect of climate change on conflict By Natalie Caloca, Council on Foreign Relations At this year's UN climate conference, increased attention should be paid to how climatic changes are affecting political stability, and even making armed conflict more deadly, in the most environmentally vulnerable and insecure regions. Continue reading