Climate change is drying out the US West, even when rain pours: Study

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 warming

World - Financial Times - October 31

Climate change worsened disasters that caused half a million deaths: Report

The 10 deadliest extreme weather events of the previous two decades, which contributed to some 570,000 deaths, were all intensified by human-caused climate change, according to a new study from ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Trump Set to Drastically Roll Back Climate Change Initiatives

Under a new Trump administration, many climate change measures may be on the chopping block.

Business - Inc. - 18 hours ago

Review: In 'Emilia Pérez,' a musical heightened by danger, passion pours out like a confession

Directed by Jacques Audiard, a Frenchman attuned to the internal turmoil of conflicted criminals, the film becomes more than the sum of its spicier elements.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 5 days ago

This election result could pour fuel on stock-market rally — but watch out for this wild card

Of the three most likely outcomes of the U.S. presidential election, two of them would likely point to further gains for the stock market, but there’s a major wild card.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Adidas Reaches Out-Of-Court Settlement With Kanye West

The agreement with the rapper, which involved no payments, was disclosed as Adidas reported a 71% jump in third-quarter net profit, beating analysts’ expectations.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

Wildfires are becoming faster and more furious in the US West

Fast-growing flames have been responsible for the lion's share of U.S. wildfire-related damage in recent years, despite being relatively rare occurrences, a new study has found. Nearly 90 percent ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Kidney transplants are safe between people with HIV, new US study shows

A new study found people with HIV can safely receive donated kidneys from deceased donors with the virus

Health - ABC News - October 16

Three in four Europeans support the use of AI by police and military, study says

Most Europeans support the use of AI technologies like facial recognition by the police and military for surveillance, a report from IE University found.

Business - CNBC - October 21

American activists were behind efforts to spread conspiracies with bot networks, study finds

American political activists on the left and the right are using networks of social media followers that behave like bots to rapidly spread conspiracy theories.

Do the markets even care about the US election?

A look at prices and polling

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

What the US election outcome means for Ukraine, Gaza and world conflict

Our chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet hears from leading experts about what's at stake ahead of the vote.

Could election change protection US offers Europe?

US military power has helped protect Europe for 75 years, but for how much longer?

Russia’s Warming Arctic Is a Climate Threat. War Has Shut Scientists Out of It.

Climate science has been stymied as Russia continues its war in Ukraine. The stalled work threatens to leave the West without a clear picture of how fast the Earth is heating up.

World - The New York Times - October 22

When will we know who is the next US president?

Calling the Harris-Trump race could take days – here’s what to know about the presidential and congressional races. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Election Day forecast: Heavy rain, snow, record heat could impact voters

As millions of Americans head to the polls, thunderstorms are forecast from the Great Lakes to the Gulf Coast, with the potential to cause inconveniences to voters.

The Diamondbacks are facing a climate problem. They aren’t alone among US sports teams

As the threats of climate change continue to become realities in new and sometimes terrifying ways, more and more teams and leagues will have to address the problem. The Arizona Diamondbacks have a ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Would abandoning hope help us to tackle the climate crisis?

Leaders are eager to fill us with positivity, but research shows people in distress are more likely to take collective action. If despair is the most unforgivable sin, then hope is surely the most ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Biden administration awards $3bn to US ports for climate-friendly upgrades

Grants to be used to improve port infrastructure and reduce greenhouse gas emissions at 55 sites across the country. Joe Biden’s administration is awarding nearly $3bn to boost climate-friendly ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Biden’s climate legacy in focus as US prepares for Trump’s return

Next administration set to take a radically different approach to energy policy

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Ultra-rich using jets like taxis, climate scientists warn

Researchers worked out the amount of planet-warming gas released by private jets over four years.

4 people die in a migrant boat accident off a Greek island

Greek authorities say four people, including two children, have died off the island of Kos in an accident involving a migrant smuggling boat crossing from nearby Turkey

World - ABC News - October 15

‘You don’t want to waste time on climate change’: TV weather’s big problem with the environmental crisis

Lack of time, difficulties with scientific rigour, an uninterested public … television meteorologists open up about why they’re so quiet about the reasons for extreme conditions. Why do TV and ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Leonardo DiCaprio backs Harris, says Trump 'continues to deny the facts' about climate change

Leonardo DiCaprio says he's voting for Vice President Harris in the White House race because "we need a bold step forward to save our economy, our planet and ourselves," while former President ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Climate-change risks have some retirees asking: Is anywhere safe to retire now?

Natural disasters “really should be” factoring in to retirement planning.

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

‘You can’t shoot climate change’: Richard Seymour on how far right exploits environmental crisis

In his latest book, Disaster Nationalism, the Marxist thinker explores how extremist movements around the world seek to blame fictional enemies for real disasters. Like a lot of people, Richard ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Spain floods latest: number killed passes 150 as scientists say climate change ‘most likely explanation’

At least 155 people have reportedly died with more rain forecast for the flood-hit region of Valencia. Death toll expected to rise amid anger over preparedness People in Spain: have you ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Link between deadly weather events and manmade climate change found in new research

A new report from the World Weather Attribution group has found that the 10 deadliest weather events of the last 20 years were intensified by manmade climate change. CBS News climate correspondent ...

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 - 5 days ago

What Will Trade, Migrants, Climate Change, and EVs Look Like Under Trump 2.0?

Here’s a review of policy plans and campaign promises central to the new president’s second-term agenda.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

Adidas reaches out-of-court settlement with rapper Kanye West

The German sportswear company had been embroiled in a long-running dispute with the rapper now known as Ye over its decision to end its partnership with him in October 2022.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

What to do when your CD matures in today's rate climate, according to experts

There are a few moves you may want to make when your CD hits maturity, experts say. Here's what to know.

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