The pledge would transform the international financial system, but critics say it falls short on fossil fuels.
Tag: Global Warming
Governments Must Invest in Jobs in Green Economy, Ban Ki-moon Says.
His comments come amid rising concern that transitioning to a greener economy could provoke a backlash if the cost falls to low- and middle-income people.
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.
With Methane and Forest Deals, Climate Summit Offers Hope After Gloomy Start
Agreements to reduce methane gas emissions and protect the world’s forests were reached Tuesday at the U.N.-sponsored meeting, as President Biden chided the leaders of Russia and China for not showing up.
Biden Tries to Reassert American Leadership, and His Own
President Biden hoped his personal style of politicking could help him build global consensus on fighting climate change. But as he has learned in Washington, charm offensives have their limits.
Biden Tries to Reassert American Leadership, and His Own
President Biden hoped his personal style of politicking could help him build global consensus on fighting climate change. But as he has learned in Washington, charm offensives have their limits.
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.
How the COP26 Deforestation Pledge Measures Up
As the world stares down the barrel of climate catastrophe and a worsening biodiversity crisis, the forests that are remain are crucial.
Biden Pledges $3 Billion to Help the World Adapt to Climate Change
The amount is half as much as what was recently proposed for a six-mile sea wall to protect Miami from the Atlantic Ocean.