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 Bangladesh's villages bear the brutal cost of climate change By Julhas Alam, Aniruddha Ghosal, Associated Press Impacts of climate change from more frequent cyclones to tidal flooding are devastating Bangladesh, where an estimated 30 million people may be displaced from the coast. Continue reading
Nov 03 Investors promise action in climate fight but activists question motives By Frank Jordans, Danica Kirka, Associated Press Governments and big investors have announced fresh plans to pour trillions of dollars into curbing global warming. 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 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