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Tag: United Nations
Photo essay: 2024 United Nations climate change conference
The 29th edition of the U.N. conference, known as COP29, is being held from Nov. 11–22 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
What Trump can do to reverse US climate policy − and what he probably can’t change
Trump will likely scale back international climate commitments, but face challenges to repealing clean energy investments.
Youth climate conference resulted in bold recommendations but could be improved
The Local Conference of Youth (LCOY) 2024 brought together more than 150 youth delegates from across the US.
A clarion call on rising seas
The UN General Assembly should set an upper limit on sea level rise compatible with the Paris Agreement's goals.
A teen environmentalist attending the UN Summit of the Future shares her fears and hopes for the planet
The Pact for the Future was approved at the summit, taking place during this year’s UN General Assembly.
Can the harsh conditions of space breed more resistant crops for Earth?
To make crops resilient to climate change, scientists are exposing seeds to cosmic radiation, extreme temperatures and low gravity.
Climate change and conflict exacerbate global food crisis
The United Nations' World Food Program calls it 'a hunger crisis of unprecedented proportions.'
With the world swimming in plastic, some suggest an answer: Ban the toxic two
Some experts say two types of plastic are so toxic they shouldn’t even be on the market: polyvinyl chloride (PVC) ...
Thailand tries nature-based solutions to adapt to climate change
As climate change exacerbates floods and droughts in Thailand, sustainable water management is an increasing challenge.