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Climate Change
California Wildfires Torch Thousands Of Giant Sequoia Trees
U.S. officials say several wildfires have destroyed many thousands of giant sequoia trees in California in a two-year period.
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Brazil's Amazon Deforestation Surges To Worst In 15 Years
Officials in Brazil say the Amazon has seen the worst increase in deforestation in 15 years.
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Out Of Time: Climate Talks Go Past Deadline
Friday's draft proposals called on countries to accelerate "the phaseout of unabated coal power and of inefficient subsidies for fossil fuels."
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There's A Growing Interest In Wastewater Recycling
Communities across the country are reconsidering a process they've long avoided.
A Buddhist Monk's International Journey To Combat Climate Change
Bhikkhu Bodhi is a world-renowned scholar and monk who travels the globe to spread his message on climate change and sustainable living.
U.N. Chief Says Global Warming Goal On 'Life Support'
The U.N. Secretary-General warned that climate talks at COP26 are on "life support," and likely won't yield the needed reductions in emissions.
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Leaders Discuss Global Transportation At COP26 Climate Summit
Cost-effective, sustainable technologies were on display.
China, U.S. Pledge To Increase Cooperation At UN Climate Talks
The U.S. and China have agreed to step up their cooperation in taking action to tackle climate change.
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Speaks At COP26 Climate Summit
It's Pelosi's first engagement at COP26.
Young People Push For Climate Action Amid COP26's Second Week
About 10,000 people have joined a march through Glasgow, saying promises made at COP26 just aren't enough.
Why Did World Leaders Choose Glasgow For Climate Conference?
Glasgow's facilities and dedication to COP26's cause made it a prime spot for the global summit.
The Push To Proclaim The Message Of Climate Change
Sixty percent of Christians polled said it was a top priority or important for Congress to pass a bill addressing climate change.
Inside And Outside Climate Talks, Youths Urge Faster Action
Friday was the day the U.N. conference said it was dedicating to youth. But the schedule didn't reflect that, at times.
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How Climate Change Is Affecting Life In The Florida Keys
The national gap between the rich and the poor is already growing. But that the disparity may be worse in the Keys because of climate change.
Human Rights Violations On The Rise In Democratic Republic Of Congo
More than 70% of the world's cobalt is produced in the DRC. A mining law prohibiting children from engaging in artisanal mining is not being enforced.
40+ Countries Pledge To Cut Heavily Polluting Coal, With Caveats
Critics say the vision is still obscured by a lot of smoke because several major economies have yet to set a date to end their dependence on the fuel.
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20 Nations Pledge To End Funding Fossil Fuels Abroad
Coal factories predominantly used to power electricity grids produced 37% of the world's electricity in 2019.
Hong Kong Village Tries to Stay Afloat Amid Rising Sea Levels
Local climate experts are hoping new software that can predict typhoon activity can help them prevent further sinking.
Rising Sea Levels In East Africa Threatening Home Evacuations
Tanzania's capital city could lose up to $5.3 billion in public and private assets because of the threat of rising sea levels and flooding.
COP26 Discusses Transitions To Cleaner Technologies
One technology is an air bubble that promotes the growth of algae, which are organisms that eat carbon dioxide.
World Leaders Vow To End Deforestation By 2030
It's being called the first major achievement of the climate summit in Glasgow.
World Leaders Urge Action Against Climate Change
Leaders gathered in Glasgow, Scotland, for the COP26 climate conference.
Leaders Talk Doomsday To Kickstart Climate Talks
One of the United Nations' biggest concerns is that some countries are more focused on amorphous long-term net-zero goals.
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Big Oil Executives Testify, Deny Spreading Disinformation
Oil industry executives refused to pledge that their companies would not spend money to oppose efforts that reduce emissions.
U.K. Polar Climate Change Ship Makes Its London Debut
The ship will set out to research how the Earth's atmosphere and oceans are warming.
Australia Won't Be Able To Reach Methane Gas Goal
Scientists say that the country's climate change targets are among the weakest in the developed world.
U.N., U.S. Officials Urge Action To Avert Climate Disaster
U.S. climate envoy John Kerry said Glasgow "is not the end of the road" and countries must keep raising their targets over the coming years.
India Rejects Zero-Emissions Target, Says Other Nations Must Step Up
India's environment minister says wealthier countries like the U.S. and China have a bigger responsibility to act on climate change.
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U.S., U.N. Officials Urge Action Ahead Of Climate Summit
Countries participating in an upcoming climate summit in Scotland are being called on to fulfill their Paris Accord pledges.
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