The former president, who helped seal the Paris climate accord, spoke at COP26 in Glasgow.
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More Than 40 Nations Pledge to Cut Emissions From Their Health Industries
The plans, while short on specifics, represent a notable step toward cutting greenhouse gas emissions from hospitals and the health care industry, a sizable emitter globally.
More Than 40 Nations Pledge to Cut Emissions From Their Health Industries
The plans, while short on specifics, represent a notable step toward cutting greenhouse gas emissions from hospitals and the health care industry, a sizable emitter globally.
Mothers Demand Action on Air Pollution at COP26
A letter to world leaders gathered at the U.N. climate conference in Glasgow was signed by nearly 500 parent groups from 44 countries.
Effort to Reframe Climate Change as a Health Crisis Gains Steam
Research has increasingly shown that warming is taking a deadly toll on human health. At the global climate summit in Glasgow, the issue has gained new prominence.
At McKinsey, Widespread Furor Over Work With Planet’s Biggest Polluters
A letter signed by more than 1,100 employees has called for change at the consulting firm, which has advised at least 43 of the 100 most environmentally damaging companies.
China’s Power Crunch Exposes Tensions Ahead of Key U.N. Climate Summit
Keeping global temperatures from dangerous levels means China must pivot away from coal immediately. Its soaring energy demand and rolling blackouts mean it probably won’t.
China Pledges to Stop Building Coal-Burning Power Plants Abroad
It marks a major shift for one of the biggest backers of coal-fired plants globally. Still, China remains heavily reliant on new coal plants at home, and is the world’s top emitter of greenhouse gases.
China’s New Carbon Market, the World’s Largest: What to Know
The program may help China eventually curb greenhouse gas pollution. But making emissions markets work is tricky.
Europe Is Proposing a Border Carbon Tax. What Is It and How Will It Work?
Supporters say it could pressure other countries to take stronger climate action. But this novel tool could be tricky to implement.