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Montreal summit ends with pledge to return Ukrainian children deported to Russia
More than 45 nations signed a pledge in Montreal to repatriate to Ukraine the civilians, prisoners of war and children taken by Russia since it invaded the countryWorld - ABC News - October 31 -
Harris seizes on Trump's pledge to protect women 'whether they like it or not'
Vice President Kamala Harris slammed Donald Trump on Thursday, saying the former president's pledge to protect women was "offensive to everybody."Top stories - ABC News - October 31 -
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Labour’s home insulation pledge in doubt, say consumer rights groups
Campaigners warn Budget pledge falls far short of manifesto promise to support energy efficiencyWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
NHS £25bn Budget boost puts pledge of ‘no cash without reform’ to test
Funding commitments raise questions over whether the money can deliver needed long-term transformationBusiness - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
The UAE opens its annual oil-and-gas summit, pledging to increase output
The United Arab Emirates has opened its annual oil-and-gas summit as it plans to increase energy output even as global prices have fallenWorld - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Harris’s Lebanon pledge shows she’s serious about Middle East peace
Vice President Harris has exhibited strong leadership with our allies and partners in the Middle East to protect our interests and prevent the further suffering of more innocent victims.Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
UK government pledges better treatment of people with autism and learning disabilities
Long-awaited mental health bill will end use of prison cells for people experiencing severe mental illnessWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
UK will legislate against AI risks in next year, pledges Kyle
Science secretary says voluntary accord with developers of fast-evolving technology is ‘working’World - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Even 'climate havens' are not immune to severe weather
Climate change is forcing more Americans to move, or decide where to live, based on the threat of severe weather. But as NBC News' Hallie Jackson reports, some places thought to be safe are proving ...Top stories - NBC News - October 21 -
Energy & Environment — Harris, Trump draw contrast on climate
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story What would Trump and Harris do on energy, climate change? Vice President Harris and former President Trump are offering a stark ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
The ‘Greenest Governor’ Fights to Save a Landmark Climate Law
Environmentalists and one of the world’s biggest oil companies support Washington State’s cap on carbon. But voters are deciding whether to repeal the law amid concerns about energy costs.Top stories - The New York Times - October 25 -
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 -
Why are climate battles being waged at the state level?
Greenhouse gases aren’t confined by borders.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 -
Five ways a Trump presidency would be disastrous for the climate
Second Trump term would restore climate denialism to an Oval Office efficiently dismantling protections”. The climate crisis may appear peripheral in the US presidential election but a victory for ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
In a Decisive Election, a Jewish Group Focuses on Climate Voters
Dayenu, a nonprofit group, is mobilizing Jews around a threat that organizers warn every walk of life on earth must confront: climate change.Top stories - The New York Times - October 29 -
Inside the climate movement’s final push for Harris
Advocates from multiple climate and environmental advocacy groups will make calls, unleash advertisements, knock on doors and utilize star power in support of Vice President Harris in the final ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
The Climate Election: Natural disaster recovery, explained
Hurricane Helene is one of the deadliest hurricanes to make landfall in the mainland U.S. For many places across Florida, Tennessee and the Carolinas, recovery could take months or even years — and ...Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
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 -
Repression Intensifies in the Country Hosting a Major Climate Meeting
Human rights watchdogs say Azerbaijan is in the midst of a vicious campaign of repression. But in global geopolitics, this energy-rich Caucasus country now has a lot of leverage.World - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Biden to skip global climate summit again
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Biden won't attend this year's climate summit President Biden won't attend this year's COP29 climate summit, according to a White ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Retailers Turn to Weather Strategies as Climate Changes
Major chains now factor weather conditions into promotional strategies, inventory decisions, and advertising campaigns.Business - Inc. - 3 days ago -
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 - 2 days ago -
Voters uphold groundbreaking Washington state climate law
Voters in Washington state on Tuesday night upheld a groundbreaking climate law despite opposition from conservatives. The Associated Press projected that a ballot initiative seeking to repeal the ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Warren Washington, Groundbreaking Climate Scientist, Dies at 88
He invented a computer model that made it possible to measure human-induced climate change. He also helped break a color barrier in science.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Global climate community braces for Trump 2.0
Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story Global climate community braces for Trump 2.0 The reelection of former President Trump is ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
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 - Yesterday -
Trump victory is a major setback for climate action, experts say
Trump's election will hit immediate efforts to tackle climate change, experts say - but the longer-term effect is less certain.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon pledge not to give in to Israeli demands to 'get out of harm's way'
The United Nations has insisted it will not withdraw its peacekeepers from Lebanon despite repeated demands by Israel for them to move out of the area.Top stories - NBC News - October 15