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The window of opportunity to address our climate crisis is closing — and faster than ever
We are living on a planet already hotter and more unstable than at any time in human history. Pretending otherwise will only perpetuate and worsen human suffering and the demise of nature.Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
U.S. Election Sends Alarming Message for Global Climate Efforts
The Trump victory sets back the world’s attempt to rein in dangerous levels of warming and potentially isolates the United States in the global energy transition.Science - The New York Times - November 7 -
Trump likely to target climate measures that are making the most difference
The election of Donald Trump as president for a second time and the Republican takeback of the U.S. Senate could undo many of the national climate policies that are most reducing planet-warming ...Top stories - ABC News - November 6 -
Trump Set to Drastically Roll Back Climate Change Initiatives
Under a new Trump administration, many climate change measures may be on the chopping block.Business - Inc. - November 7 -
How the climate crisis threatens the Panama Canal – and the country’s future
Recent drought restrictions on the waterway cost the country $1bn. Now, newly appointed environment minister Juan Carlos Navarro must find a way to balance sustainability with economic growth. . A ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
World Needs Much More Aid to Adapt to Climate Shocks, U.N. Says
A new report, urging rich nations to give more climate aid to poorer ones, comes as Donald Trump’s election throws global climate talks into disarray.World - The New York Times - November 7 -
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 - November 9 -
Ultra-rich using jets like taxis, climate scientists warn
Researchers worked out the amount of planet-warming gas released by private jets over four years.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
Besides Climate, the COP29 Summit Has a New Worry With Trump Win
The President-elect, who has called climate change a hoax, is hostile to global efforts to slow planetary warming, shifting the leadership burden to Europe and China.Business - Inc. - November 7 -
After McCarthy ouster, GOP to consider new requirement for House leadership elections
Rep. Brian Mast wants any Republican seeking an internal promotion to be required to step down from their current leadership post.Politics - Politico - November 10 -
‘Essential to act now’ to prevent chaotic climate breakdown, warns UN chief
On the eve of Cop29 in Baku, António Guterres says dangers are underestimated as irreversible tipping points near. The world is still underestimating the risk of catastrophic climate breakdown and ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
Climate breakdown will hit global growth by a third, say central banks
New modelling finds risk to global economies much worse than previously thought, but group of central banks says even this may be an underestimate. The physical shocks caused by climate breakdown ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
The post-Trump climate crisis: Our last stand for a livable future
The work of the blue states and climate advocates, cannot be undermined by political shifts.Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
Cop29 CEO filmed agreeing to facilitate fossil fuel deals at climate summit
Elnur Soltanov recorded speaking with fake oil and gas group that asked for deals in exchange for sponsoring talks. The chief executive of Cop29 has been filmed apparently agreeing to facilitate ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
US climate leader calls Trump's threatened IRA rollbacks 'a fool's errand'
U.S. climate leaders met Friday to discuss their goals for progress under the new Trump administration, calling his threatened rollbacks of the IRA a "fool's errand."Top stories - ABC News - November 8 -
Trump expected to limit and dismantle landmark Biden climate policies
President-elect Donald Trump's victory clears the way for him to deliver on his campaign promises to dismantle many of President Biden's marquee climate policies. CBS News national environment ...Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
Jon Ronson: ‘What will be the next culture war? Autism. And climate migration’
The journalist and author reflects on the death of Twitter, his friendly rivalry with Louis Theroux, and tells his legendary Keith Richards story. If you could have learned one lesson earlier on ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
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 -
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How technology is being used to preserve memories at risk from climate disasters
When climate disasters hit, important memories stored in photos and other artifacts can be lost forever. Dave Malkoff takes a look at how technology is being used to help preserve those memories.Top stories - CBS News - November 10 -
Cop29 jargon buster: key terms for this year’s climate conference in Azerbaijan
Here are some of the phrases that are likely to crop up over the coming days in Baku . Cop29 will be the 29th conference of the parties to the UN framework convention on climate change (UNFCCC), ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
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 sourcesWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
Smaller nations fear delays in climate loss and damage funding
Fragile states worry they may have to wait years before receiving assistanceWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
How Trump election win threatens future of Biden’s climate law
Two years on, the Inflation Reduction Act represents the best and worst of US green policyWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
China’s cleantech boom fuels its confidence on the climate stage
Green energy success is helping Beijing push back against western political pressureWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
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