Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was among a group of Democratic lawmakers who traveled with Ms. Pelosi to barnstorm the COP26 climate summit.
Tag: Alternative and Renewable Energy
18 Countries to Phase Out Coal, According to Leaked Document
The countries, banks and other organizations that make up a new coalition will commit to ending all investment in new coal power generation domestically and internationally.
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.
U.S. to Provide $500 Million for Green Bonds, Yellen Says
Ms. Yellen said wealthy countries had pledged billions of dollars to tackle climate change, but the real cost is in the trillions.
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.
South Africa to Get $8.5 billion to Shift From Coal to Renewables
Developing nations have long said they need aid from wealthy countries to shift to renewable energy. South Africa may show how that would work in practice.
South Africa to Get $8.5 billion to Shift From Coal to Renewables
Developing nations have long said they need aid from wealthy countries to shift to renewable energy. South Africa may show how that would work in practice.
India Will Sharply Increase Renewable Energy, Modi Says
Wealthy nations need to spend $1 trillion to help developing nations like India make the transition to renewables, Prime Minister Modi said.
Once a Leading Polluter, the U.K. Is Now Trying to Lead on Climate Change
On the eve of a global climate summit, Britain’s evolution from fossil fuels to clean energy is on display. But experts question whether its commitment is sufficient, and whether it can persuade other nations to meet meaningful goals.
At Climate Talks, Biden Will Try to Sell American Leadership to Skeptics
The president wants to assure Glasgow’s climate summit that the U.S. is serious about climate change. But he lacks a legislative win at home.