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U.N. Climate Talks in Limbo as Chair Chile Bids for Compromise

FRANK JORDANS / The Associated Press Dec 14, 2019 Rules for carbon markets and a system to help poor countries cope with the economic impact of climate change are key unresolved issues. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

New Global Warming Projections Carry a Greater Threat to Coastal Cities

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Nov 3, 2017 Under the latest calculations, sea level rise will be even worse than earlier feared, with hundreds of millions of people affected worldwide and economies devastated. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Fake News That Will Take Us to War With China (Video)

By John Pilger / The New Internationalist Dec 5, 2016 A major, underreported U.S. military buildup for the purpose of confronting China -- a campaign that involves nuclear weapons -- is underway in Asia and the Pacific. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Fukushima: The Story of a Nuclear Disaster

Louise Rubacky / Truthdig Jun 12, 2015 A team of scientists and a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist recount, in the new book "Fukushima," what happens when a catastrophe strikes that no one imagines. Early and often comes the warning: Hubris Ahead. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Climate Change Endangers Historic U.S. Landmarks

Staff / Truthdig May 21, 2014 Climate change and sea level rise are threatening historic U.S. landmarks, from the Statue of Liberty to NASA's coastal rocket launch sites, and the nation needs to prepare, scientists said Tuesday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )