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Climate Crisis
UAE Used COP28 to Push $100 Billion in New Oil Deals, New Analysis Shows
Critics warn of the possibility of consecutive COPs being hijacked for the interests of big polluters and their profits.
Wealthy Nations Finally Meet $100B Climate Aid Promise, But Much More Is Needed
Loans continue to make up the majority of funding, often trapping developing countries in deeper cycles of debt.
Delhi Heat Wave Suggests Underestimated Speed and Intensity of Global Warming
Heat beyond the limits of human endurance is no longer a distant dystopian future. It’s here and now.
Heat Waves Make Pregnancy More Dangerous, Exacerbate Maternal Health Disparities
Without intervention, continuing heat waves will likely cause millions of babies around the world to be born preterm.
NOAA Predicts More Atlantic Storms, Hurricanes Than Average for 2024 Season
“Take time to make sure that you have a clear understanding of your unique risk now,” a FEMA official said.
Climate-Displaced Communities Demand Justice During International Court Hearings
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights kicked off climate emergency hearings in Brazil following deadly floods there.
Far From Cutting Power Plant Emissions, New EPA Rule May Make Things Worse
The rule relies on “carbon capture” technology that hasn’t been proven to work — and may introduce other dangers.
Climate-Fueled Extreme Temperatures Are Especially Deadly for Aging Populations
Rising global temperatures and heat waves are putting millions of older adults at risk, especially in the Global South.
As Reservoirs Go Dry, Mexico City and Bogotá Face Impending Water Crises
Cape Town, which beat a water crisis in 2018, holds lessons for cities grappling with an El Niño-fueled drought.
Lawmakers Refer Fossil Fuel Industry Climate Deception Investigation to the DOJ
Lawmakers have been calling for a Justice Department probe into Big Oil for nearly a decade.