As nearly 200 nations struggle over global climate negotiations, the world’s two biggest polluters sign an agreement, but it was short on details.
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Boris Johnson Handles Scandal Amid Climate Conference
As the host leader of the U.N. conference on global warming, Mr. Johnson was hoping to project statesmanship. But a mushrooming ethics scandal dominated the week, overshadowing his climate ambitions.
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.
Pete Buttigieg Says U.S. ‘Focused’ on Reducing Auto Emissions
At the Glasgow climate summit, Mr. Buttigieg said the conversation surrounding climate change should focus on whether Earth can sustain life.
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.
More Than 40 Nations Pledge to Cut Emissions From Their Health Industries
The plans, while short on specifics, represent a notable step toward cutting greenhouse gas emissions from hospitals and the health care industry, a sizable emitter globally.