Glasgow Climate Pact: UN official satisfied with 'good compromise'
U.N. climate chief Patricia Espinosa was not happy with a last-minute fight over coal that ended in a compromise at the Glasgow climate talks. Still, she's satisfied, calling the final Glasgow Climate Pact a good compromise.
U.N. climate chief Patricia Espinosa was not happy with a last-minute fight over coal that ended in a compromise at the Glasgow climate talks. Still, she's satisfied, calling the final Glasgow Climate Pact a good compromise.
COP26: Nations make climate deal in Glasgow with coal compromise
Government negotiators from nearly 200 countries have adopted a new deal Saturday at the U.N. climate talks in Glasgow on climate action.
Government negotiators from nearly 200 countries have adopted a new deal Saturday at the U.N. climate talks in Glasgow on climate action.
COP26: Climate talks soften stance on fossil fuel phaseout
Negotiators at the U.N. climate summit appeared to be backing away from a call to end all use of coal and phase out fossil fuel subsidies completely.
Negotiators at the U.N. climate summit appeared to be backing away from a call to end all use of coal and phase out fossil fuel subsidies completely.
COP26: UN chief says global warming goal on 'life support'
The U.N. secretary-general said the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius by the end of the century “is still on reach but on life support.”
The U.N. secretary-general said the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius by the end of the century “is still on reach but on life support.”
Hindus take holy dip in sacred Yamuna River despite toxic foam
A vast stretch of the Yamuna river is covered with white toxic foam, caused in part by pollutants discharged from industries ringing New Delhi.
A vast stretch of the Yamuna river is covered with white toxic foam, caused in part by pollutants discharged from industries ringing New Delhi.
COP26: UN climate talks draft agreement expresses 'alarm and concern'
A draft agreement released at the U.N. climate talks expresses “alarm and concern” about global warming already happening and encourages an end to the use of coal.
A draft agreement released at the U.N. climate talks expresses “alarm and concern” about global warming already happening and encourages an end to the use of coal.
Weeki Wachee Springs to receive $13 million from state to manage water quality
Florida's governor chose one of the state's oldest roadside attractions – right in Hernando County – to announce a statewide initiative to improve water quality.
Florida's governor chose one of the state's oldest roadside attractions – right in Hernando County – to announce a statewide initiative to improve water quality.
Over 25K tons of pandemic-related plastic waste polluting oceans, study finds
New research estimates that more than 8 million tons of pandemic-related plastic waste have been generated globally, including 25,000 tons in the ocean.
New research estimates that more than 8 million tons of pandemic-related plastic waste have been generated globally, including 25,000 tons in the ocean.
Report: Earth has 11 years to reduce carbon emissions to avoid dangerous warming mark
The annual Global Carbon Budget report said if the world doesn’t reduce carbon emissions in 11 years, extreme weather will become more frequent as the earth’s average temperature will rise.
The annual Global Carbon Budget report said if the world doesn’t reduce carbon emissions in 11 years, extreme weather will become more frequent as the earth’s average temperature will rise.
Many Americans ingesting ‘cocktail’ of toxic chemicals from drinking water, study says
“For too many Americans, turning on their faucets for a glass of water is like pouring a cocktail of chemicals,” the Environmental Working Group said in its November report.
“For too many Americans, turning on their faucets for a glass of water is like pouring a cocktail of chemicals,” the Environmental Working Group said in its November report.
COP26: Obama criticizes Russia, China for 'lack of urgency' on climate
Former President Barack Obama spoke at the U.N. climate change summit and faulted China and Russia for a “dangerous lack of urgency.”
Former President Barack Obama spoke at the U.N. climate change summit and faulted China and Russia for a “dangerous lack of urgency.”
UN climate summit: Protesters keep pressure on leaders with another march
Police helicopters were buzzing above Glasgow, Scotland, for a second day of protests outside the U.N. climate summit.
Police helicopters were buzzing above Glasgow, Scotland, for a second day of protests outside the U.N. climate summit.
Vice President Kamala Harris to convene 1st National Space Council meeting Dec. 1
During her visit to the Goddard Space Center in Maryland, Vice President Kamala Harris shared the work already being done by NASA’s Landsat 9, which aims to monitor the “health” of the planet.
During her visit to the Goddard Space Center in Maryland, Vice President Kamala Harris shared the work already being done by NASA’s Landsat 9, which aims to monitor the “health” of the planet.
Cleaning up Lake Jesup
One of the biggest waterways in Florida is in trouble. Late Jessup is polluted and that is having a big impact on wildlife and eventually our way of life. But new technology being tested on that lake could be a game changer. But this is about more than just cleaning up contaminated water.
One of the biggest waterways in Florida is in trouble. Late Jessup is polluted and that is having a big impact on wildlife and eventually our way of life. But new technology being tested on that lake could be a game changer. But this is about more than just cleaning up contaminated water.
COP26: Major coal-dependent nations pledge to slowly cut use
In the fight to curb climate change, several major coal-using nations have announced steps to wean themselves off of the heavily polluting fossil fuel.
In the fight to curb climate change, several major coal-using nations have announced steps to wean themselves off of the heavily polluting fossil fuel.
Madagascar on the brink of famine due to climate change, UN warns
The head of the U.N. food aid agency says the drought-stricken island nation of Madagascar is a "wake up call" to what the world can expect in coming years due to climate change.
The head of the U.N. food aid agency says the drought-stricken island nation of Madagascar is a "wake up call" to what the world can expect in coming years due to climate change.
After California oil spill, environmentalists plan to sue US
A month after a Southern California offshore oil spill, environmental advocates said Tuesday that they plan to sue the federal government over the failure to review and update plans for platforms off the coast.
A month after a Southern California offshore oil spill, environmental advocates said Tuesday that they plan to sue the federal government over the failure to review and update plans for platforms off the coast.
COP26: World leaders vow to protect forests, plug methane leaks
World leaders at COP26 promised to protect the world's forests and cut methane emissions, deals intended to avert catastrophic global warming.
World leaders at COP26 promised to protect the world's forests and cut methane emissions, deals intended to avert catastrophic global warming.
Biden administration moves to curb methane emission from oil and gas operations
The Biden administration is proposing new rules to reduce methane — a potent greenhouse gas that contributes significantly to global warming.
The Biden administration is proposing new rules to reduce methane — a potent greenhouse gas that contributes significantly to global warming.
COP26: Biden calls this decade decisive on climate change, apologizes for Trump's actions
President Joe Biden is taking a markedly more humble tone for a U.S. leader on climate change.
President Joe Biden is taking a markedly more humble tone for a U.S. leader on climate change.