Shunned Climate Talks

Nuclear Power Was Once Shunned at Climate Talks. Now, It’s a Rising Star.

Growing worldwide energy demand and other factors have shifted the calculus, but hurdles still lie ahead.

World - The New York Times - 7 hours ago

France shuns COP29 as divisions deepen at UN climate summit

Argentina also withdraws negotiator as Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev lashes out at Emmanuel Macron

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

COP29 Climate Talks Focus on Financing

Negotiators agree that trillions are needed to help lower-income countries adapt and cope, but not on who should pay.

Science - The New York Times - 2 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 with

Biden Officials Try to Reassure COP29 Climate Talks

Negotiators at the summit in Azerbaijan fear that the return of Donald Trump will sap momentum for global climate action.

Science - The New York Times - Yesterday

BlackRock wants to talk about retirement. Climate, not so much

The US asset manager is promoting its pension and infrastructure offerings, after an ESG backlash

Business - Financial Times - October 27

What to Know About COP29 and How the U.S. Election Affects Climate Talks

Diplomats and leaders from around the world are gathering for annual climate negotiations. Here’s what they’re all about and what Donald Trump’s victory means for the meeting.

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Afghanistan to join UN climate talks for first time under Taliban

World - Yahoo News - 5 days ago

UN climate talks 'no longer fit for purpose' say key experts

Call for change comes after host country Azerbaijan's president calls oil and gas a "gift of God".

Earth's projected warming hasn't improved for 3 years. UN climate talks are still pushing

For the third straight year, efforts to fight climate change haven’t lowered projections for how hot the world is likely to get — even as countries gather for another round of talks to curb ...

Tech - ABC News - Yesterday

Frustration grows at fossil fuel influence and structure of UN climate talks. Some call for reform

Environmental advocates released reports Friday decrying fossil fuel industry influence at these climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, called COP29

Health - ABC News - 6 hours ago

The Guardian view on UN climate talks: rich and poor nations can strike a win-win deal | Editorial

At Cop29 the global south needs to unite for sustainable growth, leveraging resources and negotiating transformative climate finance pacts. More than a century of burning coal, oil and gas has ...

World - The Guardian - 4 hours ago

Austria far right shunned for coalition despite winning election

Herbert Kickl's far right party won the elections, but no other party would form a governing coalition with him.

Many churches shun Halloween – but witches and werewolves are welcome in mine | Ravi Holy

The modern ritual is just a chance for children to dress up, eat sweets and stay up late. For Christians to hate Halloween seems an own goal. Ravi Holy is the vicar of Wye in Kent On Thursday 31 ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

China's Once-Unwanted Daughters Have Grown Up---and Now They Shun Motherhood

Cast aside in favor of sons, some women say the trauma of the one-child policy shattered their sense of family.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 2

UK Christmas advertising attracts record spending but brands shun television

Online display to enjoy biggest increase as advertisers prepare to splash out £10.5bn

World - Financial Times - November 7

Biden's White House invitation to Trump continues a tradition Trump shunned in 2020

Before he comes back for good on Inauguration Day, Donald Trump will return to the White House briefly at the invitation of President Joe Biden

Loser of Austrian election to try to form government after parties shun far right

People’s party tasked with coalition talks with Social Democrats after winning Freedom party fails to find partner. Austria’s president has tasked the incumbent chancellor with forming a new ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Here’s a surprising reason most boomers are worried about moving to a senior residence

A new survey points to the importance of quality meals as a key driver to win over older adults.

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

The Climate Election: Immigration, explained

Immigration remains among the top concerns for voters in the 2024 election. But when it comes to policy, many ignore a key reason why people are forced to leave their homes — climate change. ...

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 - 4 days ago

Climate COP Out?

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

Climate groups working to mobilize early voters and track new climate voters

Some groups are hoping they can persuade enough of climate-focused voters to go the polls to make a difference around the margins in battleground states in the 2024 election.

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.

The Fed talks about not talking about Trump

Jay Powell sets some limits

World - Financial Times - November 8

Where Trump and Harris stand on climate

Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story Where Trump and Harris stand on climate Americans are streaming to the polls this week to ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Will rich countries pay for climate change?

At COP29 the world’s nations will try and negotiate a new spending commitment on climate change.

Trump’s climate fix: colonise Mars

America believes it has made more than enough sacrifice on fossil fuels

World - Financial Times - 7 hours ago

ESG Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on energy demand in Southeast Asia, Australia’s net zero target and more in the latest Market Talks covering ESG Impact Investing.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 22

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 ...

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

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