The World Court ruled countries can be held liable for climate change damage – what does that mean for the US?
The opinion opens a door for future claims by countries seeking reparations for climate-related harm.
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Study tracking large marine animals reveals current conservation strategies are not enough
Current efforts are insufficient to cover all critical areas for threatened species of sharks, turtles and other marine animals.
Missing the climate action train: US absence is missed opportunity of historic proportions
Seventeen nations united to build momentum ahead of COP30 in Brazil, but the United States was absent.
UN climate negotiations end on shaky geopolitical ground, but I see reasons for hope
By Shannon Gibson, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences The 2024 United Nations climate talks wrapped up two ...
Photo essay, part 2: 2024 United Nations climate change conference
The 29th edition of the U.N. conference, known as COP29, was held from Nov. 11–24 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
3 innovative ways to help countries hit by climate disasters, beyond a loss and damage fund
Managing climate risk requires a variety of innovative solutions before, during and after disasters.
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.