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COP29 Ignores Militarism, Putting Meaningful Climate Deal Out of Reach
Leaders of the world’s top polluting nations skipped COP29, which also failed to address how militarism fuels emissions.
Diné Activist Warns Against New Uranium Mining Amid Renewed Nuclear Energy Push
Organizer Leona Morgan highlights the risks of the uranium mining required to produce nuclear power.
COP29 Activists Demand $5 Trillion in Annual Climate Financing From Global North
“Rich, developed countries are putting pennies on the table” at COP29, says Asad Rehman of the Climate Justice Coalition.
House Republicans Deliver Aggressive Support for Fossil Fuels at COP29
The press conference came off as a direct rebuke to the message delivered by the official US delegation.
Trump Picks Fracking Company CEO Chris Wright to Head the Department of Energy
“There is no climate crisis and we're not in the midst of an energy transition either,” Wright said in 2023.
Is There a Path Toward Climate Accountability in the Courts — Even Under Trump?
State and local governments are fighting to put Big Oil on trial for climate deception.
Activists’ Alternative to COP29 Brings Frontline Communities Together
Feeling excluded from the UN climate summits, organizers say the solutions that come out of them can harm communities.
Trump Taps Oil Drilling Enthusiast Governor to Oversee Federal Land and Water
Doug Burgum served as a kind of middleman between Trump's campaign and the fossil fuel industry during the 2024 race.
Trump Reelection Looms Over COP29 as Climate Conference Continues to Disappoint
During his first administration, Trump withdrew from the landmark Paris Agreement. He’s pledged to do so again.
Biden Is Pushing a Massive Nuclear Energy Expansion. Will Trump Follow Through?
US representatives at COP29 seem to hope the controversial power source will be a palatable climate solution for Trump.