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.
| Scripps News Staff
Climate Change
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.
| Chris Ocamringa
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.
| Luke Hanrahan
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.
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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.
| Daniel Kijo
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.
| Luke Hanrahan
World Leaders Vow To End Deforestation By 2030
It's being called the first major achievement of the climate summit in Glasgow.
| Luke Hanrahan
World Leaders Urge Action Against Climate Change
Leaders gathered in Glasgow, Scotland, for the COP26 climate conference.
| Philip Crowther
Catholic Communities Want To Be Good Stewards Of The Earth
You might consider monastic life to be based on tradition, but when it comes to sustainability, these religious orders are looking to the future.
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.
| John Mone
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
| Manish Swarup / AP
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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Oil Executives Testify On Climate Change, Alleged Disinformation
Lawmakers are investigating what they call a long-term industry campaign to mislead the public about the role of fossil fuels in global warming.
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Experts Are Studying Past Wildfires To Aid Future Forest Survival
Using photos from the past, experts are piecing together wildfire history to look for clues that can be used in the future.
White House Working On New Climate Change Strategies
The package includes refundable tax credits to help encourage people to use renewable energy sources.
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U.N.: Greenhouse Gas Levels Hit A New Record, Cuts Fall Short
Greenhouse gas concentrations increased at a faster rate than the annual average for the last decade despite a temporary reduction in the pandemic.
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MBS Pledges Net-Zero Carbon Emissions, Intel Report Stokes Doubts
A new intelligence report casts doubt, saying nations that rely heavily on fossil fuel exports will try to slow the transition.
Cow Manure Helps Dairy Farm Run On Renewable Energy
Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese has built massive tanks that store manure, capture its methane, and burn it to produce electricity.
This Earth-Friendly Crop May Change Agriculture For The Better
Kernza is a perennial crop that's essentially a cousin of wheat, but its roots store carbon in the ground to help prevent soil erosion and runoff.
Cattle Ranchers Set Environmental Sustainability Goals
One cattle rancher says the cattle industry can be a solution to the climate crisis.
Governor Newsom Declares Drought Emergency Across California
The governor's order frees up additional state funding to address the crisis as Newsom urges Californians to bolster water conservation efforts.
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Survey: More Than 99% Of Studies Say Humans Caused Climate Change
A new study from Cornell found that more than 99.9% of scientific writings on climate change since 2012 agree that humans impact the climate.
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