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With Control of White House and Senate, GOP Poised to Upend Climate Policy
“The result from this election will be seen as a major blow to global climate action,” said a former UN climate chief.
Delayed Response to Rainfall in Valencia Likely Led to More Deaths, Critics Say
As of Friday, around 200 deaths have been counted due to intense flooding in and near the Valencia region of Spain.
Greenhouse Gases Increased to Record High Levels in 2023 — Report
The Earth is set to experience “rising temperatures for many, many years to come,” one UN official said.
How the Dutch Climate Movement Won an Environmental Breakthrough
An innovative Extinction Rebellion campaign to end fossil fuel subsidies offers key lessons for the global movement.
Hurricanes Made It Even Harder to Access Abortion in a Region Rife With Bans
Hurricanes Helene and Milton shuttered clinics, making it difficult for patients to travel to those still operating.
Climate Scientists and Environmental Groups Alarmed Over New UN Climate Report
Experts say the report confirms that nations' efforts to cut emissions have been grossly insufficient to date.
Will COP16 on Biodiversity Listen to Indigenous Women or Corporate Lobbyists?
Indigenous women have long been at the forefront of the global movement for land and territorial rights.
As Trump and Harris Vie for Fossil Fuel Supporters, the Climate Is Losing
As she strategically tacked to the center, Harris pivoted away from some of her more progressive environmental stances.
Government’s Warped Priorities Exacerbate Climate Disasters, Impede Recovery
By funding wars and fossil fuel subsidies instead of disaster recovery, the US punishes those who can least afford it.
Carbon Capture Means More Pollution for Black Communities in Cancer Alley
The existing racial injustices of the petrochemical industry are being expanded in the name of fighting climate change.