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Far more fossil fuel employees present at UN climate talks in Dubai than year before, report finds
At least 1,300 employees of organizations representing fossil fuel interests registered to attend this year’s United Nations climate talks in Dubai.
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Earth is running a fever. And UN climate talks are focusing on the contagious effect on human health
With Planet Earth running a fever, U.N. climate talks have turned their focus on contagious effects on human health.
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UN weather agency says 2023 is the hottest year on record, warns of further climate extremes ahead
The U.N. weather agency says 2023 is all but certain to be the hottest year on record, and warning of worrying trends that suggest increasing floods, wildfires, glacier melt, and heat waves in the future.
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New study shows liquefied natural gas might be worse for climate change than coal
The findings have major implications for global climate goals and for the United States, which became the world’s largest exporter of liquefied natural gas earlier this year
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Worse than coal? Growing scrutiny on the climate impact of gas exports
New research from Cornell University shows that liquefied natural gas (LNG) has an even bigger climate footprint than burning coal. The analysis has amplified opposition to a major gas project on the Gulf Coast and scrutiny from Congress on the U.S. as the world’s top exporter of LNG. National climate reporter Chase Cain looks at the findings and what they...
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Iceberg 3X the size of New York City drifts beyond Antarctic waters
The British Antarctic Survey says that one of the world’s largest icebergs is drifting beyond Antarctic waters after being grounded for more than three decades.
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In fight to curb climate change, a grim report shows world is struggling to get on track
A new international report says the world is off track in its efforts to curb global warming in 41 of 42 important measurements and is even heading in the wrong direction in six crucial ways.
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Climate change outpacing adaptation efforts across U.S.
The latest National Climate Assessment provides a comprehensive look at the current impacts and future threats from climate change across the U.S. In the report, experts say we’re not adapting or reducing emissions quickly enough to keep pace. National climate reporter Chase Cain shows us how one coastal city is working to stay ahead of sea level rise.
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Greta Thunberg brushes off interruption at massive Dutch climate march days before election
Climate activist Greta Thunberg has been briefly interrupted by a man who approached her on stage after she invited a Palestinian and an Afghan woman to speak at a climate protest in the Dutch capital.
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Last 12 months on Earth were the hottest ever recorded, analysis finds
The 12 months ending in October were the hottest ever recorded on Earth and likely the planet’s hottest 12-month period ever recorded, according to a report from the nonprofit science research group Climate Central.
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Independent voters reach record numbers, prioritize climate change heading into 2024
Climate change tops abortion and immigration as a top issue for voters, according to one recent national poll. The nonpartisan Environmental Voter Project hopes to mobilize millions of those climate-first voters in 2024, potentially deciding races in key swing states. National climate reporter Chase Cain looks at the impact independent, climate-motivated Americans could have on next year’s elections.
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Climate protestors smash glass at London's National Gallery
Climate activists smashed the protective glass in front of a Diego Velázquez oil painting at the National Gallery in London on Monday.
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How an American beef distributor is fueling deforestation in the Amazon rainforest
A little-known American meat trading company in Utah is feeding China’s growing appetite for Brazilian beef, a commodity that’s driving the deforestation of the Amazon.
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Tina Muir making fashion and sustainability statements at New York City Marathon
Tina Muir has made it her mission to weave sustainability into the running community, and she is bringing those efforts to the New York City Marathon this weekend.
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Ghost forests and zombie fires: How climate change haunts the planet
Ghost forests and zombie fires, two scary effects of climate change, are haunting the planet.
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Climate change is driving insurance rates up, forcing developers to add weather-proofing
Commercial real estate insurance rates have risen by an average of 7% since 2017, making it hard for some properties to pencil out.
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In a first, MIT trains students to resolve clean energy conflicts
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is offering a first-of-its-kind course that trains students to be mediators in conflicts over clean energy projects.
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Climate change haunts our forests, creating real-life ghosts and zombies
Sea level rise and creeping saltwater are creating ghost forests along our coasts. Scientists are also studying how massive wildfires of the past may haunt the future through zombie fires. National Climate Reporter Chase Cain shows us the frightening real-life impacts of climate change.
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Americans are still putting way too much food into landfills. Local officials seek EPA's help
One-third of the food produced in the U.S. is never eaten, and 58% of planet-warming methane emitted from U.S. landfills comes from decomposing food, according to pair of reports from the EPA.
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Some companies using lots of water want to be more sustainable. Few are close to their targets
Of 72 companies ranked by a sustainability nonprofit over the past year, few are close to achieving 2030 goals set by the nonprofit.