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How the climate crisis threatens the Panama Canal – and the country’s future
Recent drought restrictions on the waterway cost the country $1bn. Now, newly appointed environment minister Juan Carlos Navarro must find a way to balance sustainability with economic growth. . A ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
‘It is feasible’: climate finance won’t burden rich countries, say economists
Experts say mix of taxes with development bank and private funding can provide $1tn a year needed by 2030. Raising money needed to tackle the climate crisis need not be a burden on overstretched ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Stand-off over UN climate summit host country for 2026
Australia and Turkey vie for COP31 event that draws tens of thousands from almost 200 countriesWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Australia's leader rejects Beijing's claims that his country is rife with 'racism and hate crimes'
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rejected accusations from Beijing that his country is “plagued by systemic racism and hate crimes” after an Australian diplomat led a group of ...World - ABC News - October 24 -
US and Israel reject ICC warrant for Netanyahu’s arrest as number of countries signal they will abide by it – Middle East live
Warrants also issued for ex-defence minister Yoav Gallant and Hamas leader Mohammed Deif; UK expected to agree if ICC request Netanyahu arrest. Israel’s position has always held that the rulings of ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Biden urges Americans to 'accept the choice the country made' in a White House address following Trump’s win
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden addressed the nation on Thursday following Donald Trump’s decisive victory over Vice President Kamala Harris, urging Americans to “accept the choice the country ...Politics - NBC News - November 7 -
Exxon Chief to Trump: Don’t Withdraw From Paris Climate Deal
Darren Woods was one of only a few Western oil executives attending a global climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan.Business - The New York Times - November 12 -
Judge Rejects Efforts to Shutter New York Bitcoin Mine over Climate Concerns
Greenidge Generation in the Finger Lakes began mining bitcoin four years ago.Business - Inc. - November 15 -
BlackRock wants to talk about retirement. Climate, not so much
The US asset manager is promoting its pension and infrastructure offerings, after an ESG backlashBusiness - Financial Times - October 27 -
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UN climate talks 'no longer fit for purpose' say key experts
Call for change comes after host country Azerbaijan's president calls oil and gas a "gift of God".Top stories - BBC News - November 15 -
Nuclear Power Was Once Shunned at Climate Talks. Now, It’s a Rising Star.
Growing worldwide energy demand and other factors have shifted the calculus, but hurdles still lie ahead.World - The New York Times - November 15 -
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 - 5 days ago -
Australia and Turkey in standoff to be host of crucial 2026 climate talks
As Cop29 in Azerbaijan reaches final stages, countries try to shore up support for conference where question of limiting global heating will be key. Australia is locked in a standoff with Turkey ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
‘A total waste of time’: why Papua New Guinea pulled out of Cop29 and why climate advocates are worried
Country’s foreign minister says UN climate summits have produced ‘no results’ as Pacific nation takes the rare step of withdrawing from upcoming Cop29. Papua New Guinea’s decision to pull out of an ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
At Cop29, we must treat the climate crisis with the same urgency as Covid – history shows it can be done | Mukhtar Babayev
This emergency will cost trillions of dollars, and is beyond the reach of developing nations. Private investors have to step up. Mukhtar Babayev is president of the Cop29 UN climate change ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
Annual U.N. summit COP29 kicks off in global effort to fight climate change
The annual United Nations summit known as COP29 kicks off Monday in Azerbaijan. The summit is when nearly 200 countries gather for about two weeks to work on strategies to slow global warming. CBS ...Top stories - CBS News - November 11