At this year’s climate summit, the United States is out and Europe is struggling. But emerging countries are embracing renewable energy thanks to a glut of cheap equipment.
Tag: Global Warming
Why Everyone Wants to Meet the ‘World’s Most Boring Man’
Politicians, oil giants and climate activists hang on his every word. The Trump administration has blasted him. How did Fatih Birol get so big?
Tackling Climate Change Without the U.S.
This year’s U.N. climate talks are being held in Brazil. So far, they’ve been noteworthy for who isn’t attending.
What Questions Do You Have About Climate Change?
“Ask a Correspondent” will take your questions to Somini Sengupta, our international climate reporter.
After Hurricane Melissa, Solar Power Kept the Electricity on for Some Jamaicans
People with rooftop solar panels got their power back almost immediately. The ‘entire neighborhood benefits,’ one resident said.
Leaders at COP30 Climate Summit in Belém Focus on the Rising Toll of Warming
“All we have to do is look outside,” one delegate said. “The sea rises, the coral dies.”
COP30 Begins With U.S. Allies and Rivals Alike Calling for Action
The calls for action on opening day stood in sharp contrast to the position of the President Trump, who has called global warming a “con job.”
Climate Diplomacy and Hardball Tactics
With this year’s global climate summit opening in Brazil, we offer a glimpse of how the Trump administration sometimes operates behind closed doors.
Lula Hitches a Ride to the COP30 Climate Talks in a Chinese E.V.
The climate-friendly fleet assembled to shuttle delegations to the gathering in Brazil sent a clear signal: China is making inroads in Latin America.
Trump Officials Accused of Bullying Tactics to Kill a Climate Measure
Nations were poised to approve the first fee on pollution from ships. That’s when the Trump administration began the threats.