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At COP29 Politicians Are Talking About Climate Change. Here’s What’s Happening.
Every month so far has seen floods, fires, smashed heat records or some combination of extreme weather. Little time remains for leaders to agree on what to do about it.World - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
World leaders agree to $300 billion deal to manage climate change
World leaders at the COP29 climate conference came to an agreement to give $300 billion a year by 2035 to developing nations to manage the impacts of climate change.Politics - NBC News - 2 days ago -
Maine Becomes the Latest State to Sue Oil Companies Over Climate Change
In a new lawsuit, the state’s attorney general claims oil companies deceived the public about fossil fuel products’ contributions to climate change.Top stories - The New York Times - 3 hours ago -
At COP29 Politicians Are Talking About Climate Change. Here’s What’s Happening.
Every month so far has seen floods, fires, smashed heat records or some combination of extreme weather. Little time remains for leaders to agree on what to do about it.Science - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
Global carbon deal agreed even as US warns climate may be on ‘back burner’
Biden diplomat at COP29 says Trump’s election is ‘bitterly disappointing’ for those worried about global warmingBusiness - Financial Times - November 11 -
COP29 Climate Talks Get a Deal on Money, but Only After a Fight
The financing plan, which calls for $300 billion per year in support for developing nations, was immediately assailed as inadequate by a string of delegates.World - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
COP29 Climate Talks Get a Deal on Money, but Only After a Fight
The financing plan, which calls for $300 billion per year in support for developing nations, was immediately assailed as inadequate by a string of delegates.Science - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
US climate envoy says fight against climate crisis does not end under Trump
Even if president-elect rolls back climate progress, John Podesta reaffirms commitment to a clean planet at Cop29. The US climate envoy John Podesta said the fight “for a cleaner, safer” planet ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
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 -
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 - November 10 -
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 - November 12 -
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 - November 12 -
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 - November 14 -
Climate change won’t fix itself, so here are 3 easy steps to ‘green’ your money
Kara Perez has a plan for sustainable investing that goes beyond just picking the right funds for your IRABusiness - MarketWatch - November 19 -
'We can overcome climate change': Richard Branson says young people should not be down about the future
Sir Richard Branson made the comments as he announced a partnership with the We Are Family Foundation, set up by musician Nile Rodgers after 9/11.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
Cop29 live updates: Carbon credit trade rules approved, breaking lengthy deadlock
Draft decision on article 6 approved with no objections. UN climate chief Simon Stiell gave a moving speech at the Cop29 opening plenary on Monday, writes Dharna Noor, fossil fuels and climate ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
‘I had to fight the flames burning down my own house’ – This is climate breakdown
I was part of the firefighting group. Then the fire overtook us. This is Panagiotis’ story. Location Penteli, Greece. Disaster Attica Wildfires, 2024. Panagiotis, a student and volunteer ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
Cop29 live: Slashing methane emissions is ‘our emergency brake’, UN says
Cop29 presidency announces new drive to cut methane emissions from waste dumps as G20 reaffirms transition from fossil fuels. The UK government has conceded that Australia was mistakenly included ...World - The Guardian - November 19 -
The Climate Election: The economy, explained
The economy remains one of the top concerns for voters just a week out from Election Day, but there's a major factor that experts say could cause significant harm to it: climate change. One study ...Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
The Climate Election: Mining, explained
Viral claims in the wake of Hurricane Helene suggested that the government controlled the devastating storm to hit certain areas and that authorities were attempting to seize Chimney Rock, North ...Top stories - CBS News - October 30