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Asia has ‘enormous’ shortfall of funds to adapt to climate change, warns ADB
Development bank report says region still needs hundreds of billions of dollars for action to tackle impact of global warmingWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
Asia needs to spend much more to adapt to climate change and limit its damage, bank study says
A study by the Asian Development Bank shows that countries in Asia will suffer worse damage from the climate crisis than other regions and they are not spending enough to limit the damage and adapt ...World - ABC News - October 30 -
Threat of foodborne pathogens is growing with climate change, experts warn
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
Trump's Energy Department pick has history of downplaying climate change impacts
Chris Wright, President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Energy Department, has denied the well-established connection between climate change and extreme weather, claiming that storms are not getting ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
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Career tips for adapting to rapid changes in the workplace
According to new data from LinkedIn, 50% of professionals surveyed are feeling overwhelmed by how quickly their job is changing, and 48% are worried about "being left behind." LinkedIn career ...Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
Amid Flood Cleanup in Spain, Residents Try to Make Sense of the Disaster
Some see the floods as an example of the effect of a changing climate that is making overwhelming downpours more common. Locals also say government warnings came too late.World - The New York Times - November 2 -
Home prices only beginning to feel the bite of climate change, J.P. Morgan analysts warn
Home prices are reaching new all-time highs, but those prices may be built on outdated assumptions about climate risk, J.P. Morgan analysts warned in a new note.Business - MarketWatch - November 12 -
Trump’s win has given angry incels enormous power | Arwa Mahdawi
The masks were never exactly on to begin with – social media was a hotbed of bigotry long before Trump’s victory. But winning has emboldened his followers. Well that didn’t take long, did it? As ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
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World Needs Much More Aid to Adapt to Climate Shocks, U.N. Says
A new report, urging rich nations to give more climate aid to poorer ones, comes as Donald Trump’s election throws global climate talks into disarray.World - The New York Times - November 7 -
Managing Climate Change
At the UN COP29 climate talks in Baku negotiators gear up to agree a new finance target. Plus: prospects for a carbon market framework; what Trump win means for Biden’s green bill; China’s ...World - Financial Times - November 11 -
Humans must adapt to AI’s fundamental changes to the labor market and the future of learning
CONTRIBUTOR CONTENT: When AI is discussed in the media, one of the most popular topics is how it could result in the loss of millions of jobs, as AI will be able to automate the routine tasks of ...Tech - VentureBeat - 2 days ago -
EstéeLauder Shares Plunge 21% After It Slashes Dividend
The cosmetics giant withdrew its outlook for the current year after reporting another quarter of falling sales.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31 -
The search for targeted taxes to fund climate action
Body backed by Barbados, France and Kenya outlines options for new leviesWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Will rich countries pay for climate change?
At COP29 the world’s nations will try and negotiate a new spending commitment on climate change.Top stories - BBC News - November 10 -
How climate change impacts the economy
2024 is on pace to be the hottest year on record worldwide. CBS News Los Angeles meteorologist and climatologist Marina Jurica reports that extreme weather events cost the global economy over $2 ...Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
Climate change reshapes cities, both environmentally and financially
In thousands of U.S. towns and cities, worsening climate threats — largely due to fossil fuels — trap cities in a paradox. Big cities like Houston and Tampa, Fla., and smaller ones like Port ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
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How Trump and Harris Compare on Climate Change
Kamala Harris calls global warming an “existential threat.” Donald Trump dismisses it as a “scam.”Science - The New York Times - October 28 -
Deadliest weather made worse by climate change - scientists
Human-caused climate change made recent extreme weather events more intense and more likely, new analysis finds.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Scientists say climate change made deadly floods worse
Climate change had a role in making the storm that hit Spain more intense and deadly, say scientistsTop stories - BBC News - October 30 -
How climate change affects Latino communities and their votes
An Environmental Voter Project poll found that climate change is a top issue for young voters in 2024. Voter efforts are focusing on climate change within Latino communities ahead of Election Day. ...Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Retailers Turn to Weather Strategies as Climate Changes
Major chains now factor weather conditions into promotional strategies, inventory decisions, and advertising campaigns.Business - Inc. - November 4 -
Seeking wiggle room from Republicans on climate change
Heather Reams apologized for being late to an interview with The Hill: She had been on a conference call with a GOP congressman discussing the benefits of climate-friendly energy tax credits. ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
Fighting Climate Change Was ‘Never an America-Only Game’
The head of the World Bank on what comes next after the U.S. election.Top stories - The New York Times - November 7 -
Will Musk Influence Trump on Climate Change and Electric Vehicles?
The Tesla billionaire is a key figure in the president-elect’s orbit. One question is whether his views on climate and clean energy will have any sway.World - The New York Times - November 8 -
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COP29, the U.N. conference on climate change, underway in Azerbaijan
The United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP29, is underway in Azerbaijan at a time when the U.S. is producing more oil than any country and is expected to produce more when President-elect ...Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
We don’t need the US to fight climate change
Multilateral action has proven resilient before, and it must do so againWorld - Financial Times - November 14 -
5 Innovative Companies Fighting Climate Change
These companies are solving big problems facing the planet.Business - Inc. - 6 days ago -
Climate Change Is Losing Its Grip on Our Politics
Trump’s election merely confirms a shift that’s been happening for years.Top stories - The New York Times - November 13 -
How is the world doing on tackling climate change?
Emissions from burning fossil fuels are still rising, but the rapid growth of wind and solar power offers hopeTop stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Kering Warns on Profit After Sales Slump Due to Gucci Revamp, Asia Woes
The French luxury group posted third-quarter revenue below analysts’ estimates and said it expects operating profit to nearly halve this year.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23 -
Smaller nations fear delays in climate loss and damage funding
Fragile states worry they may have to wait years before receiving assistanceWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
A Loss and Damage Fund Is Taking Shape at COP Climate Talks
The U.N. climate summit in Azerbaijan has cleared the way for aid to flow when lower-income countries are hit.Business - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Reeves confirms change to UK fiscal rules to help fund £20bn of annual investment
Chancellor promises in FT to avoid ‘falls in public sector investment’ planned by ToriesBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
23andMe warns of ‘substantial doubt’ over its survival without new funding
Once-hyped genetic start-up issues latest guidance after reporting further quarterly revenue declinesBusiness - Financial Times - November 12 -
Assisted dying would be funded ‘at expense of’ NHS services, warns Streeting
Health secretary commissions study into costs of measure ahead of MPs’ vote this monthWorld - Financial Times - November 13
