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China and the United States Join in Seeking Emissions Cuts
As nearly 200 nations struggle over global climate negotiations, the world’s two biggest polluters sign an agreement, but it was short on details.
Harris Meets Macron, Signaling a ‘New Era’ After Sub Snub, Both Say
In her vague assignment abroad, the vice president seems to be emphasizing that the U.S.-France relationship is about looking forward, in the wake of an embarrassing diplomatic spat.
Boris Johnson Urges Negotiators to Break Impasse in Final Climate Summit Hours
“Now is the time to get together and show the determination needed to power on through the blockages,” the British prime minister said on Wednesday.
Young Climate Activists Say COP26 Has Unified Them
Young activists from across the world expressed disappointment at what they see as empty promises from world leaders.
In France, the People COP26 Forgot Seethe Over Rising Energy Prices
In one area of France, worries about rising energy prices trump anxiety about rising temperatures, raising fears of a resurgence of the Yellow Vest social uprising.
Africa’s Leaders Say Rich Countries Need to Quit Oil and Gas First
As negotiators at the Glasgow climate talks try to agree on greenhouse gas cuts, African leaders say poorer countries can’t be expected to remake their systems as quickly as wealthy ones.
‘America Is Back’ Pelosi Says at Glasgow Climate Talks
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was among a group of Democratic lawmakers who traveled with Ms. Pelosi to barnstorm the COP26 climate summit.
Can Glasgow Deliver on a Global Climate Deal?
Negotiators from about 200 countries are entering Week 2 of climate talks trying to resolve big issues around money, transparency and timelines.
Barack Obama Calls for ‘Ongoing Activism’ In COP26 Speech
The former president, who helped seal the Paris climate accord, spoke at COP26 in Glasgow.