Prime Minister Boris Johnson was first to welcome leaders, who will then lay out “concrete actions and credible plans.” David Attenborough and Prince Charles are also speaking.
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Greta Thunberg Is Mobbed as She Arrives in Glasgow for COP26
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.
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 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.
U.N. Flight Thwarted as Fighting Grows in Ethiopia
A humanitarian flight was ordered to abort a landing in the capital of Ethiopia’s Tigray region, epicenter of the conflict, as government airstrikes hit the area for a fourth day.
In Haiti, Gangs Gain Power as Security Vacuum Grows
Gangs have long held sway in the country, but their dominance has expanded in recent years and the government has been accused of using them as tools of repression.
Putin Won’t Go to Glasgow for Climate Conference
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia may make a speech by video at the United Nations summit, which is seen as pivotal in efforts to stem climate change.
A Warning That Africa’s Last Glaciers Will Soon Vanish
While African nations contribute less than 4 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, a U.N. report underscored the outsize impact that climate change is having on the continent.