Major Setback Climate

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.

Japan plunged into political turmoil after voters punish ruling LDP

Coalition led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic party loses parliamentary majority

Business - Financial Times - October 28

There's been a major setback in the ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas

Qatar says it will pull out of ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas if they don't get serious about ending the fighting. NBC News' Daniele Hamamdjian reports from Beirut.

Northvolt CEO resigns as Europe’s big hope for a battery champion files for bankruptcy

The chief executive of Northvolt stepped down on Friday, shortly after the Swedish battery maker filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

‘A wrecking ball’: experts warn Trump’s win sets back global climate action

Election of a ‘climate denier’ to US presidency poses ‘major threat to the planet’, environmentalists say. US election results 2024: live map and tracker Senate and House results 2024: live ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Cop29 climate finance deal hits fresh setback as deadline looms

Outcry after draft text contains only an ‘X’ instead of setting $1tn funding goal to support developing countries. Cop29 climate summit – live updates Hopes of a breakthrough at the ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

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 - November 1

All you need to know about COP29

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

49ers: 'No setbacks' for McCaffrey; return on track

49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has reached an important benchmark in his recovery from Achilles tendinitis.

Sports - ESPN - October 28

Election setback for new Japanese PM Ishiba

World - Yahoo News - October 27

From Setbacks to Success: Mastering the Art of Resilience

If we cultivate a resilient attitude, we can turn adversity into opportunity.

Business - Inc. - October 31

Japan's Ishiba stays as PM despite election setback

He will now navigate hostilities within his party, economic woes and a period of flux in international relations.

Chelsea captain James suffers new injury setback

Enzo Maresca has said that Reece James has suffered another hamstring injury and will miss Chelsea's trip to face Leicester in the Premier League.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

Maia Sandu wins second term in Moldovan election in rebuke to Kremlin

Incumbent wins presidential runoff with 97% of votes counted, defeating Russia-leaning rival. The pro-western incumbent Maia Sandu has won a second term in office in the Moldovan presidential ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

Constellation Navigates Regulatory Setback in Quest for Data Centers at Power Plants

As AI’s incredible power needs grow, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s rejection of a bid to boost an Amazon data center’s capacity may have far-reaching implications.

Business - Inc. - November 5

BBVA bid for Sabadell dealt blow by antitrust watchdog

Spain’s CNMC will submit €11bn hostile takeover to a more rigorous ‘phase 2’ review

World - Financial Times - November 12

Was the Trump Election a Setback for Women? Even Women Do Not Agree.

Kamala Harris would have been the first female president in the nation’s nearly 250-year history. But many women chose Donald Trump, despite his history of sexism and his support for the end of Roe ...

Top stories - The New York Times - November 12

Even After Years of Setbacks, Jon Jones Is Still at the Top

The U.F.C. champion has accumulated a wealth of labels throughout a 16-year career that is almost exhausting in its complexity.

Sports - The New York Times - November 15

Neymar still Saudi Pro League’s invisible man after latest setback

The Brazilian’s brief return signalled another disappearing act and the question now is will he play for Al-Hilal again?. Seeing a substitute subbed off is rarely positive and that was the case on ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Italian Premier Meloni's coalition suffers setbacks in 2 regional elections

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

PG injures knee in latest setback for Sixers' big 3

Sixers forward Paul George left Wednesday's loss to the Grizzlies with a hyperextended left knee, the same injury that forced him to miss the first five games of the regular season.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

The problem with the term ‘global majority’

Endless searching for a label to describe ethnic minority groups is ultimately futile

World - Financial Times - October 29

Republicans capture Senate majority

Republicans on Tuesday captured the Senate, Decision Desk HQ projects, ending their painful four-year stretch in the minority. The victories come as a welcome relief to Republican senators after ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

The silent majority rises

America was becoming polarized, and Republicans were able time and again to call upon their silent majority to deliver them victory.

Politics - The Hill - November 11

Euro 2025 playoffs: Wales suffer Slovakia setback, Scotland gain edge on Hungary

Wales beaten 2-1 in away leg of semi-final playoff Martha Thomas earns Scotland 1-0 win in Budapest Wales’s hopes of reaching Euro 2025 were dented by a 2-1 playoff semi-final first-leg defeat ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

How rejection and setbacks in childhood helped make Man Utd's new boss Ruben Amorin

From rejection at Benfica to new Manchester United head coach, BBC Sport charts the rise of Ruben Amorim.

Paul George update: 76ers star expected to make season debut vs. Suns on Monday night

George is on the verge of making his debut in a 76ers uniform following a preseason knee injury

Sports - CBS Sports - November 4

Biden delivers first remarks since election, calls Kamala Harris' loss to Trump a setback

President Biden addressed the nation Thursday for the first time since Kamala Harris' loss to Donald Trump in the election, which Mr. Biden referred to as a setback. The president said he would ...

Michigan stars Will Johnson, Kenneth Grant have no plans to sit out remainder of 2024 season despite setbacks

Johnson has been dealing with injury while Grant has boosted his NFL Draft stock with impressive play

Sports - CBS Sports - November 8

Andy Farrell urges Ireland to ‘get back on the horse’ after All Blacks setback

New Zealand cruise to 23-13 win at the Aviva Stadium Farrell: ‘We trained well but didn’t manage the game’ Hardly any great surprise that the Ireland changing room had all the gaiety of a grave ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Jaxson Hayes out 1-2 weeks with ankle sprain in latest injury setback for Lakers

Jaxson Hayes sprained his left ankle in practice Tuesday and will miss up to two weeks recovering.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 13

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 ...

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 ...

The Climate Election: Transportation, explained

Transportation is a lifeline, but experts say it's aging, underfunded and unable to withstand more frequent and intense extreme weather events. And if changes aren't made quickly, the EPA says the ...

Managing Climate Change

At the UN COP29 climate talks in Baku negotiators gear up to agree a new finance target. Plus: prospects for a carbon market framework; what Trump win means for Biden’s green bill; China’s ...

World - Financial Times - November 11

Climate COP Out?

And, Adam speaks to Climate Change Committee Chief Executive Emma Pinchbeck.

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