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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. - November 7 -
Cop29 could change the financial climate for the world’s wealthy polluters
This week’s summit will focus on paying for the costs of global heating – and much more money is needed. About 50,000 government officials, policymakers, investors and campaigners will gather in ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
All you need to know about COP29
Leaders heading to the annual UN climate talks have a lot of other distractions to contend withTop stories - BBC News - November 8 -
Latin America’s hydro power bet suffers effects of climate change
Drought and floods have played havoc with production across region where almost half of electricity comes from water sourcesWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
China urges ‘constructive dialogue’ on climate change under Trump
Envoy tells COP29 summit in Baku that it is ‘firmly’ committed to controlling methane and other super-pollutantsBusiness - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
The Trump economy. How big? How beautiful?
Where do Trump policies push inflation, the stock market and interest rates?World - Financial Times - November 7 -
Here's how interest rates impact gold prices
When interest rates drop, gold prices often rise — but there are also other factors at play.Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
How the US election could impact the Middle East
Harris or Trump? The BBC's Lucy Williamson in Jerusalem assesses who Israelis and Palestinians want to win.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
How will filing for bankruptcy impact my credit score?
Bankruptcy can help you wipe the financial slate clean — but it can also do some serious damage to your credit.Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
How the gender gap could impact the presidential race
The gender gap could define the presidential election with close races in seven battleground states. One organization of Republican women shows how they're making an impact for Vice President ...Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
How inflation is impacting Americans' social lives
Inflation affects all areas of American life from grocery shopping to choosing where to live. A survey found that 37% of Americans are even neglecting their social lives due to high prices. ...Top stories - CBS News - 6 hours ago -
U.S. economy added just 12,000 jobs in October, impacted by hurricanes, Boeing strike
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 100,000 in October, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
How Trump’s Immigration Plans Could Affect the Economy
Expelling noncitizens on a mass scale is likely to raise prices on goods and services and lower employment rates for U.S. workers, many economists say.Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Ravens make impactful trade before deadline, Colts change starting quarterbacks plus Prisco's Week 9 picks
Everything you need to know around the NFL for Oct. 30Sports - CBS Sports - October 30 -
‘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 -
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 -
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 ...Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
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 -
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. - November 6 -
Climate change is drying out the US West, even when rain pours: Study
Climate change-induced warming is drying out the American West by not only reducing precipitation, but also by accelerating evaporation — even amid adequate rainfall, a new study has found. ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
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As Australia puts more focus on climate change, New Zealand is accused of pulling back
In a role reversal of sorts, Australia has been taking a more aggressive stance on climate change, while its neighbor New Zealand is accused of pulling back.Top stories - NBC News - 5 days ago -
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 - 4 days ago -
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 - 3 days ago -
Exxon CEO says Trump should keep U.S. involved in global effort to address climate change
Trump has slammed the Paris climate agreement as "horribly unfair to the U.S."Business - CNBC - 3 days ago -
What Trump's second term could mean for U.S. efforts to tackle climate change
There is uncertainty about what will happen to the world's battle against climate change as President-elect Trump says he'll again withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement. Fred Krupp, ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
How a 12-Ounce Layer of Foam Changed the NFL
Even the makers of the Guardian Cap admit it looks silly. But for a sport facing an existential brain-injury crisis, once unthinkable solutions have now become almost normal.Tech - Wired - October 17 -
How Convenience Stores Are Changing the Food Game
The days of cold hot dogs and stale chips are vanishing as convenience stores look to expand their food offerings.Business - Inc. - October 20 -
Inside the Effort to Change How Seeds Grow
Much of the food we eat is grown with synthetic fertilizer, which is a huge source of climate change. But now, a seed with DNA-modified bacteria is reducing the amount of synthetic fertilizer that ...Top stories - The New York Times - October 24 -
How a winning racehorse changed everything for girl with cancer
When Betsy had stomach pain, her GP put it down to a virus - but the five-year-old had cancer.Top stories - BBC News - October 26