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Author: SOMINI SENGUPTA
Climate Conference to Debate Whether Rich Nations Will Pay for Damage
For the first time, the conference agenda will officially include the divisive issue of compensation by large nations responsible for the bulk of emissions.
Inside the Global Effort to Keep Perfectly Good Food Out of the Dump
Around the world, lawmakers and entrepreneurs are taking steps to tackle two of humanity’s most pressing problems: hunger and climate change.
An Oily Challenge: Evict Stinky Old Furnaces in Favor of Heat Pumps
Building by building, New York and other cities are trying to stop the age-old use of fossil fuels to heat homes and buildings. In the U.S., new climate laws aim to speed things up.
Climate Promises Made in Glasgow Now Rest With a Handful of Powerful Leaders
In Washington, Beijing, New Delhi and beyond, governments face conflicting forces — political, social and economic — that will shape their next steps in the effort to avert a climate crisis.
Barack Obama Calls for ‘Ongoing Activism’ In COP26 Speech
The former president, who helped seal the Paris climate accord, spoke at COP26 in Glasgow.
Vanessa Nakate, Ugandan Climate Activist, Offers an Optimistic Vision
The 24-year-old from Uganda has emerged as a leading voice of young people agitating for climate action.
New $10.5 Billion Fund Aims to Spur Green Energy in Poor Countries
Its backers say it will jump-start investments in clean energy that would not otherwise draw private investors.
New $10.5 Billion Fund Aims to Spur Green Energy in Poor Countries
Its backers say it will jump-start investments in clean energy that would not otherwise draw private investors.
John Kerry Says $100 Billion in Climate Aid Per Year Is Within Reach
John Kerry, the American special climate envoy, said the United States had rejoined the a coalition of countries pushing for more aggressive action.