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COP27 Climate Summit

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National Climate Plan Insufficient to Avert Crisis

Christopher Bonasia / The Energy Mix Nov 9, 2022 An assessment of nationally determined contributions (NDCs) that underpin the Paris Agreement’s goals paints another less-than-optimistic picture of climate progress. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Half of World’s Beaches Could Disappear by Century’s End, Report Says

FRANK JORDANS / The Associated Press Mar 2, 2020 A member of the study team says the estimated loss due to greenhouse gas emissions is in fact "a bit conservative” and could be higher. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

U.K. Court Blocks Heathrow Expansion Over Climate Concerns

DANICA KIRKA / The Associated Press Feb 27, 2020 The ruling against the government cites the Paris Agreement and block plans to add a third runway at Europe's biggest travel hub. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

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Study: Twitter Bots Amplified Climate Denial Messages to Help Trump

By Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams Feb 21, 2020 When Trump entered the presidential race in 2016, automated tweets tended to back him and spread misinformation about climate science. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

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The Paris Agreement Is Too Little, Too Late, Scientists Say

Alex Kirby / Climate News Network Jan 23, 2020 Carbon dioxide is found to be more potent than previously thought, meaning that global goals to cut greenhouse gases may be unattainable. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Washington Post Buried Bombshell Findings From Its Own Climate Poll

Basav Sen / OtherWords Jan 13, 2020 According to the paper's survey, the vast majority of people in the world’s largest fossil fuel producing country want to phase them out. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Politicians Stand in the Way of a Green Energy Revolution

Paul Brown / Climate News Network Dec 12, 2019 Implementing cheap renewable energies worldwide should be a no-brainer, but there is a reason our leaders are hesitating. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

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The Kids Know Another World Is Possible

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Dec 12, 2019 Youth activists challenge leaders at the COP25 on the lack of progress in finalizing rules for the implementation of the Paris Agreement. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Even Insurance Companies Are Turning Their Backs on Coal

Kieran Cooke / Climate News Network Dec 9, 2019 As the climate crisis worsens, one of its biggest culprits is getting too hot for many former backers. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Earth Nears Irreversible Tipping Points

Tim Radford / Climate News Network Dec 1, 2019 Changes afoot now in at least nine areas could drastically alter the earth’s climate. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Now Is Not the Time for Democrats to Waver

Bill Blum / Truthdig Nov 28, 2019 This is a time when principle must prevail over pragmatism. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )