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CO2 emissions up 2.7%, world ‘off course’: study
Environment
December 6, 2018
CO2 emissions up 2.7%, world ‘off course’: study
Global emissions of carbon dioxide mainly from fossil fuel burning will rise 2.7 percent in 2018, scientists said Wednesday, signaling…
David Attenborough: ‘The collapse of our civilizations is on the horizon’
Environment
December 3, 2018
David Attenborough: ‘The collapse of our civilizations is on the horizon’
Renowned nature broadcaster Sir David Attenborough has told world leaders that climate change could lead to collapse of civilizations,…
Optimism trumps despair at climate summit
Environment
September 15, 2018
Optimism trumps despair at climate summit
Mayors, governors, entrepreneurs, CEOs, investors and celebrities delivered a double-edged message Friday at the close of a climate summit…
US accused of blocking UN climate talks amid protests
Environment
September 8, 2018
US accused of blocking UN climate talks amid protests
The United States, despite withdrawing from a landmark accord aimed at curbing climate change, is stonewalling vital UN talks…
Global protests as key UN climate talks stumble
Environment
September 8, 2018
Global protests as key UN climate talks stumble
Thai fishermen and laborers whose livelihoods are threatened by rising sea levels kicked off an international day of protests…
Global climate talks begin in Germany with Fiji at the helm
World
November 6, 2017
Global climate talks begin in Germany with Fiji at the helm
Diplomats and activists have gathered in Germany for two-week talks on implementing the Paris agreement to fight climate change. Environmental groups staged protests in…
Scientists dim sunlight, suck up carbon dioxide to cool planet
Environment
July 26, 2017
Scientists dim sunlight, suck up carbon dioxide to cool planet
Scientists are sucking carbon dioxide from the air with giant fans and preparing to release chemicals from a balloon to…
Environmentalists vow to fight Carmichael coal mine in Australia
Environment
June 6, 2017
Environmentalists vow to fight Carmichael coal mine in Australia
Indian mining conglomerate Adani has approved plans for the contentious Carmichael coal mine project in northeast Australia, despite warnings from…
Trump dismays, angers allies by abandoning global climate pact
World
June 2, 2017
Trump dismays, angers allies by abandoning global climate pact
President Donald Trump on Thursday said he would withdraw the United States from the landmark 2015 global agreement to fight…
Renewable energy expected to continue growth, despite Trump
Environment
June 1, 2017
Renewable energy expected to continue growth, despite Trump
President Donald Trump may abandon US pledges to reduce carbon emissions, but global economic realities ensure he is unlikely to…