How climate change is threatening homes on North Carolina's barrier islands

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 - November 10

All you need to know about COP29

Leaders heading to the annual UN climate talks have a lot of other distractions to contend with

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 sources

World - Financial Times - November 11

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-pollutants

Business - Financial Times - November 12

With dengue cases at an extreme high, research points to climate change's role

Dengue fever has spread at alarming rates this year. New research attributes nearly a fifth of the existing dengue burden to climate change.

Biden Visits Amazon, Vowing Help to Fight Climate Change

The president toured the rainforest and promised Brazil funds for environmental initiatives, even as the incoming Trump administration appears poised to roll them back.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

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

Climate change strengthened hurricanes by 18 miles per hour: Study

A new study released Wednesday found that climate change intensified recent hurricanes by 18 miles per hour. The study, titled “Human-caused ocean warming has intensified recent hurricanes,” was ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

No 'external force' can change our future, Taiwan president says on frontline islands

No “external force” can change Taiwan’s future, President Lai Ching-te said as he visited frontline islands near China for the 75th anniversary of a key victory over communist forces.

Red-cockaded woodpeckers' recovery in southeast leads to status change from endangered to threatened

The red-cockaded woodpecker, an iconic bird in southeastern forests, has recovered enough of its population to be downlisted from an endangered species to a threatened one

Tech - ABC News - October 24

How are the inheritance tax rules changing?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a series of changes to the way inheritance tax works.

The Climate Election: How climate will impact your bills, health and more

The next president could have a big impact on climate change policies. Here are 11 ways the issue could impact your health, bills, natural disaster recovery and more.

How a Democrat Turned Back the Trump Tide on Long Island

Laura Gillen was elected to Congress in Nassau County, where Democrats are grappling with a new political reality.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

How Powerful Is North Korea’s Military?

The North’s nuclear forces have been the focus of global concern. But its conventional military is vast and empowered — even if it is hobbled by shortages, corruption and isolation.

World - The New York Times - October 24

How strict abortion bans threaten health care for all women

In some states, overturning Roe v. Wade has impacted health care for women, regardless of whether they are pregnant.

How We Found the Dangers Threatening Delhi’s ‘Green’ Energy Future

In the heart of India’s capital, residents blame chronic, debilitating illnesses on an industrial plant burning the city’s garbage and turning it into electricity.

World - The New York Times - November 9

Middle East War Hits Home in Michigan, Threatening Slotkin in Tight Senate Race

Anger among the battleground state’s sizable contingent of Arab American voters about violence in Gaza and Lebanon could hurt the Democratic congresswoman in a close contest.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

Rental homes supply will be hit by Budget stamp duty changes, say landlords

Levy on second homes and buy-to-lets raised from 3 per cent to 5 per cent

World - Financial Times - October 30

The Dish: Chef helps feed her North Carolina community after Hurricane Helene

It's been one month since Hurricane Helene devastated communities across the Southeast. "The Dish" returns to hard-hit Asheville, North Carolina, where chef Ashleigh Shanti is helping to feed her ...

North Carolina groom fatally shot in front of bride and daughter just hours after wedding

A newly married North Carolina groom was fatally shot in front of his bride and daughter just hours after the wedding ceremony, his family says.

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