The activist, whose solo climate strikes in 2018 helped fuel a youth climate movement, was greeted with a mix of cheers and yells upon arriving in the city, according to videos.
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What to Watch For At Cop26 on Monday and Tuesday
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will welcome leaders, who will then lay out “concrete actions and credible plans.” David Attenborough and Prince Charles will also speak.
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.
G20 Nations Agree to New Limits on Coal-Burning Power Plants
The world’s largest economies will stop financing coal plants abroad, though that falls far short of what’s needed to fight climate change, raising fears of half-steps at this week’s U.N. summit.
G20 Leaders Agree on 1.5-Degree Climate Goal
Countries will “pursue efforts” to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared with preindustrial times.
How Rising Energy Prices Have Complicated Europe’s Climate Crisis
Prices for power have soared, and some politicians are now trying to use that as a lever to slow action on climate change, a strategy with far-reaching consequences.
Pope Francis Urges ‘Radical’ Action at COP26 Climate Summit
Only urgent action can “offer concrete hope to future generations,” the pope said in a reflection broadcast on BBC radio.
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.
Queen Elizabeth Will Skip Climate Summit in Glasgow
The 95-year-old queen, after 70 years on the throne, is the oldest and longest-serving monarch in British history.