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International climate talks fall short: Keeping rising seas in check requires action
The commitment made at COP28 for a transition away from fossil fuels isn’t moving us fast enough.
Reflections from an American teen at COP28: A wisp of hope arises out of the smog in Dubai
Will Charouhis, a 17-year-old climate activist from Miami, took part in the United Nations climate conference in the UAE.
Hard-fought COP28 agreement suggests the days of fossil fuels are numbered – but climate catastrophe is not yet averted
The agreement — met with an ovation — includes a first call for nations to transition away from fossil fuels.
Hurricane-weary Floridians ask: What UN climate talks?
Three months after Idalia, many here are more preoccupied with recovery than COP28.
UN’s ‘global stocktake’ on climate is offering a sober emissions reckoning — but there are also signs of progress
A primary aim of this year’s conference, known as COP28, is to evaluate countries’ progress halfway to 2030 deadlines.
Backlash to the oil CEO leading the UN climate summit overlooks his ambitious agenda for COP28 — and concerns of the Global South
Sultan Ahmed al-Jaber, CEO of the United Arab Emirates’ state oil company, will be leading the UN climate conference.
History happens now: A teen environmentalist provides a glimpse inside the UN General Assembly
Miami climate activist Will Charouhis spoke with a panel of youth on their hopes for the outcome of the assembly.
Global shipping has a new climate strategy
The strategy is vague, obscure and almost noncommittal, but it may be pointing the industry in the right direction.
If we want to fully protect the Amazon, we must phase out fossil fuels
Colombia's president, Gustavo Petro, writes that the U.S. has the potential to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy.