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At COP29, China is being urged to step up on climate finance. Could the country enter a new era of climate leadership?

At COP29, China is being urged to step up on climate finance. Could the country, which is expanding both renewables and coal power, enter a new era of climate leadership as the US leaves the stage?

Deutsche Welle - World - 10 minutes ago

Nasdaq-100 futures are little changed, Nvidia shares fall after earnings

The moves follow a mixed day on Wall Street.

CNBC - Top Stories - 22 minutes ago

B.C. Lions fire head coach and co-GM Rick Campbell as part of sweeping changes - Gemma Karstens-Smith - News - Canada - British Columbia - | 9 hours ago - |

The B.C. Lions have fired head coach and co-general manager Rick Campbell, promoting Ryan Rigmaiden to GM and naming Neil McEvoy vice-president of football operations.

CBC News - Sports - 24 minutes ago

10-year Treasury yield is little changed as investors await economic data

The 10-year Treasury yield dipped on Thursday as investors await a fresh batch of economic data and a flurry of speeches from Federal Reserve policymakers.

CNBC - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

The 25 Recipes That Changed It All in American Cooking Over the Past 100 Years -- Dan Kois and J. Bryan Lowder

A century of American braising, baking, and imbibing in one nation-spanning list.

Slate - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

opinion - Why you should pay attention to this Ontario court ruling on a climate-change case - Martin Olszynski

A recent Ontario court decision on a climate-change case is the most significant one to date on several fronts, and could bring fundamental changes

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Why you should pay attention to this Ontario court ruling on a climate-change case -- Martin Olszynski

A recent Ontario court decision on a climate-change case is the most significant one to date on several fronts, and could bring fundamental changes

The Globe and Mail - Business - 1 hour ago

FBI Charges Florida Man Over Alleged Plot to Bomb New York Stock Exchange

Harun Abdul-Malik Yener, born in the United States in 1994, was charged with attempted use of an explosive to damage or destroy a building.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Is it time China took a new role in global climate action?

At COP29, China is being urged to step up on climate finance. Could the country, which is expanding both renewables and coal power, enter a new era of climate leadership as the US leaves the stage?

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 2 hours ago

Oil up on Russia-Ukraine missile exchange, outweighing US crude stock rises

LONDON :Oil prices rose on Thursday as Russia and Ukraine launched missiles at each other, overshadowing the impact of a bigger-than-expected increase in U.S. crude inventories.Brent crude futures rose 96 cents, or 1.3 per cent, to $73.77 as of 1017 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 99 cent

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 2 hours ago

Comcast's cable network spinoff may be a signal to the media industry for necessary change

Comcast may be proceeding with a transaction as a signal to the rest of the media industry that consolidation is necessary.

CNBC - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Is nuclear power gaining new energy? -- Climate

Countries around the world are building new nuclear power stations.

BBC News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Man charged with planning attack on New York Stock Exchange

Harun Abdul-Malik Yener, from Coral Springs, was apprehended on Wednesday after an FBI investigation

Evening Standard - World - 3 hours ago

Neville tips position change for Man City star who looks 'different'

Pep Guardiola’s side in an unprecedented run of poor form

Evening Standard - Sports - 3 hours ago

G20 Climate Declaration: It's Only Words... -- Aditya Sinha

The declaration's call for circular economies and waste reduction is undermined by its refusal to confront the unsustainable consumption patterns of high-income countries.

NDTV - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

India loses three paces on climate index but stays a high performer for 6th year

In the latest Climate Change Performance Index, India slipped from 7th rank a year ago to 10th. Despite the drop, the country remains on the list of top 10 high-performing countries for the sixth year in a row

First Post - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Man charged with planning an attack on New York Stock exchange

A man was arrested on Wednesday and charged with a plot to “reboot” the US government by planting a bomb at the New York Stock Exchange this week and deton...

Independent.ie - World - 4 hours ago

Homeless man under arrest for trying to bomb New York Stock Exchange

Federal authorities on Wednesday arrested a homeless man from Florida accused of planning to blow up the New York Stock Exchange this week.According to

Albawaba - Opinion - 4 hours ago

Climate change triggers surge in pollen allergies in Denmark

Climate change influences the timing, duration, and intensity of the pollen season, impacting increasing numbers of people with allergies.

Euronews - Environment - 4 hours ago

Long-term effects of Trump plans for oil, gas -- President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to "drill, baby, drill" on Day 1 in office. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to take a closer look at the environmental impact of some of Trump's potential energy and climate policies. -- Nov 18

President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to "drill, baby, drill" on Day 1 in office. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to take a closer look at the environmental impact of some of Trump's potential energy and climate policies.

CBS News - Science - 7 hours ago

Energy Secretary Granholm on Trump presidency -- Former leaders and climate experts have issued a letter calling the U.N.'s annual climate meeting "no longer fit for purpose." Recently, CBS News spoke with U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm about the summit and what the incoming Trump presidency means for clean energy and climate change. The conversation took place before the president-elect made his pick for energy secretary. -- Nov 19

Former leaders and climate experts have issued a letter calling the U.N.'s annual climate meeting "no longer fit for purpose." Recently, CBS News spoke with U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm about the summit and what the incoming Trump presidency means for clean energy and climate change. The conversation took place before the president-elect made his pick for energy secretary.

CBS News - Science - 7 hours ago

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Dummy Units Hint Towards This Big Design Change

With the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Samsung is said to move away from the boxy design that has become synonymous with Ultra models in recent years.

NDTV - Technology - 8 hours ago

B.C. Lions fire head coach and co-GM Rick Campbell as part of sweeping changes -- Yesterday

As part of the front office changes, Neil McEvoy has been promoted from co-GM to vice-president of football operations and Ryan Rigmaiden has been named GM

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 8 hours ago

The FBI arrested a man who's been charged with planning an attack on the New York Stock Exchange

A Florida man was arrested Wednesday and charged with a plot to “reboot” the U.S. government by planting a bomb at the New York Stock Exchange this week and detonating it with a remote-controlled device, according to the FBI.

CTV News - World - 10 hours ago

Florida man accused of plotting to blow up New York Stock Exchange, FBI says

Alleged plotter sought to attack stock exchange to “reboot” U.S. government

Independent UK - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Florida: Man Arrested After Being Accused Of Planning To Bomb N.Y. Stock Exchange

A 30-year-old suspect has been arrested for allegedly planning a bomb attack at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in Florida.

One America News Network - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Restoring forests decimated by wildfires -- Large wildfires fueled by climate change have destroyed tens of millions of acres of forests in the Pacific Northwest in recent years. Jonathan Vigliotti explores a major effort underway to restore those forests.

Large wildfires fueled by climate change have destroyed tens of millions of acres of forests in the Pacific Northwest in recent years. Jonathan Vigliotti explores a major effort underway to restore those forests.

CBS News - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Florida man accused of plotting to bomb New York Stock Exchange: FBI

Alleged plotter sought to attack stock exchange to “reboot” U.S. government

Independent UK - US News - 11 hours ago

Australia's Sovereign Wealth Fund Instructed to Target Housing, Climate Change

The Future Fund is now worth $230 billion and was created to ease the government’s reliance on taxpayers.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Comcast cable network spin may be a signal to the industry for necessary change

Comcast may be proceeding with a transaction as a signal to the rest of the media industry that consolidation is necessary.

CNBC - US News - 11 hours ago

MSNBC staffers 'in a panic' as NBC-parent Comcast plans to spin off channel -- and possibly change its name

"People don't really know what's going on," an insider close to the network said. "They had the election, holidays are coming up. People are tired and just trying to get through."

New York Post - Entertainment - 11 hours ago

Giraffes need endangered species protection, U.S. officials say -- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed new protections for giraffes, saying their populations are threatened by poaching, habitat loss and climate change.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed new protections for giraffes, saying their populations are threatened by poaching, habitat loss and climate change.

CBS News - World - 12 hours ago

Arkia, Israir await regulatory changes to launch US flights

Carriers cite law imposing strict compensation requirements for delays and cancellations as major obstacle, making launching US routes financially risky at times of heightened security tensions

YNET News - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Florida man arrested in alleged plot to bomb New York Stock Exchange -- South Florida native Harun Abdul-Malik Yener was charged with attempted use of an explosive to damage or destroy a building used in interstate commerce.

South Florida native Harun Abdul-Malik Yener was charged with attempted use of an explosive to damage or destroy a building used in interstate commerce.

CBS News - US News - 13 hours ago

MSNBC staffers 'in a panic' as NBC-parent Comcast plans to spin off channel - and possibly change its name

"People don't really know what's going on," an insider close to the network said. "They had the election, holidays are coming up. People are tired and just trying to get through."

New York Post - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Climate change goosed hurricane wind strength by 29 km/h since 2019, study says

Human-caused climate change made Atlantic hurricanes about 29 kilometers per hour stronger in the last six years, a new scientific study found Wednesday.

CTV News - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Medicine -- Health Research Could Face Severe Cuts and Changes under Trump

Sweeping reorganization and more research scrutiny could be on the way for the U.S. National Institutes of Health

Scientific American - Health - 14 hours ago

Climate change boosted hurricane wind strength by 29 kph since 2019, study says

For most of the storms — 40 of them — the extra oomph from warmer oceans made the storms jump an entire hurricane category, a journal reports

Voice of America - Science - 15 hours ago

Jets' firing of Joe Douglas didn't surprise team's newest star: 'Something's gotta change'

Douglas had held the job since 2019 and the Jets were 30-64 during his tenure.

New York Post - Sports - 15 hours ago

California just set rules that trade short-term climate gain for long-term health and safety

California regulators just voted to ignore the long-term environmental and social costs of factory-farm incentives. Our climate solutions must not come at the expense of environmental justice.

Los Angeles Times - Opinion - 15 hours ago

COP29 negotiators seek climate finance deal as deadline looms

Vulnerable nations are seeking $1.3 trillion to deal with damage from climate change and to adapt to that change.

Aljazeera - US News - 15 hours ago

Q with Tom Power -- Maggie Rogers on how going to Harvard Divinity School changed the way she performs -- Vivian Rashotte -- Arts -- - -- Q -- |

The singer-songwriter joins Q’s Tom Power to discuss her latest album, Don’t Forget Me, and how entering the graduate program at Harvard Divinity School helped prepare her for the next chapter of her career.

CBC News - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Climate Change Amplified the Winds in Every Hurricane in 2024

Every Atlantic hurricane that formed this year had higher wind speeds because of climate change. Two likely would have remained tropical storms without its influence

Scientific American - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

Climate Change -- Climate Change Amplified the Winds in Every Hurricane in 2024

Every Atlantic hurricane that formed this year had higher wind speeds because of climate change. Two likely would have remained tropical storms without its influence

Scientific American - Science - 17 hours ago

Heather Hopp-Bruce -- Spending the day with my transgender son and MAGA aunt -- They share the same goals — freedom, prosperity, safety — but have wildly different ideas about how to achieve them and no single conversation or text thread is going to change that.

They share the same goals — freedom, prosperity, safety — but have wildly different ideas about how to achieve them and no single conversation or text thread is going to change that.

Boston Globe - Opinion - 17 hours ago

BC Lions fire head coach and co-GM Campbell as part of sweeping changes

The B.C. Lions have fired head coach and co-general manager Rick Campbell.

CTV News - Sports - 17 hours ago

What will happen if Argentina quits Paris Climate Agreement?

As concern mounts that Argentina might leave the Paris Agreement, DW takes a look at what the course is doing to address climate change and the course that this may take under climate-skeptic President Javier Milei.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 18 hours ago

Leinster A make eight changes for Munster clash on Friday night

Harry Byrne retained at outhalf with Cormac Foley coming in at scrumhalf

Irish Times - Sports - 20 hours ago

Children's rights neglected amid conflict, climate change

World Children's Day takes place each year on November 20. The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child has guaranteed universal rights since 1989. But in many places, children are deprived of those rights still today.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 21 hours ago

Vatican in row at climate talks over gender rights -- , -- Vatican in row at climate talks over gender rights

Charities worry it could block a crucial deal giving women more support in the face of climate change.

BBC News - Science - 21 hours ago

Tanzania's Dar es Salaam city struggles to cope with rapid expansion, fend against climate change

The city of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania is one of Africa's fastest-growing cities. But rising sea levels, ineffective waste management and poorly coordinated urban planning are threatening the city's fragile infrastructure and putting in peril the lives and livelihoods of its people. Dar es Salaam's history of flooding i

Channel NewsAsia - World - 21 hours ago

What Russia's new nuclear weapons policy means -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved changes formally lowering the threshold at which his country can consider a nuclear attack.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved changes formally lowering the threshold at which his country can consider a nuclear attack.

CBS News - World - 22 hours ago

Trump's Anti-Climate Agenda Could Boost China's Global Power

Trumps retreat from climate agreements and tech funding will help China dominate global clean energy markets

Scientific American - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

Climate Change -- Trump's Anti-Climate Agenda Could Boost China's Global Power

Trumps retreat from climate agreements and tech funding will help China dominate global clean energy markets

Scientific American - Science - 22 hours ago

Climate Change Has Boosted Hurricane Wind Strength By A Terrifying Amount

For three storms, including this month's Rafael, the climate change factor goosed wind speed so much that the winds increased by two storm categories.

Huffington Post - Environment - 1 day ago

Opinion | G20 Climate Declaration: It's Only Words...

The declaration's call for circular economies and waste reduction is undermined by its refusal to confront the unsustainable consumption patterns of high-income countries.

NDTV - Opinion - 1 day ago

UK takes key role at UN climate talks as pressure mounts to reach finance deal

The Cop29 presidency of Azerbaijan asked both the UK and Brazil to ensure the delivery of ‘a balanced set of negotiated outcomes’ at the Baku summit.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

Analysis - Ukraine can fire U.S. missiles into Russia. The Kremlin changes its nuke policy. Is this what everyone feared? Briar Stewart - News - World - | November 19

Russia has changed its nuclear doctrine in response to the U.S. decision to allow Ukraine to fire American-made ballistic missiles deeper into Russia.

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

Mehmet Oz Backed Massive Change to Medicare That Would Impact Millions

Oz has made his preference known for privatized Medicare, which could substantially disrupt the current system.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 1 day ago

World COPD Day 2024: These Lifestyle Changes Can Improve Your Lung Health

World COPD Day 2024: Below we share some tips you can follow for better lung health.

NDTV - Top Stories - 1 day ago

'Guilty by chromosome': Culture change doesn't come easy for Rio's workers

It’s jarring how little progress the mining giant has made in overhauling its workplace culture rife with bullying, racism and sexual harassment - and it’s not for lack of trying.

Sydney Morning Herald - Business - 1 day ago

Lockheed Martin Stock Little Changed After Ukraine Missile Strikes On Russia

Lockheed Martin's stock slightly decreased after Ukraine used ATACMS missiles made by the company to strike into Russia.

International Business Times - Business - 1 day ago

Don't let U.S. have its last tango with Paris climate agreement

A reader from Mokena hopes others will join her and urge President-elect Donald Trump to keep the U.S. in the Paris climate agreement. Others criticize Trump's plans as president and cabinet appointees. Another reader writes about the benefits of vocational training.

Chicago Sun-Times - Opinion - 1 day ago

Climate Change -- Could Engineering the Ocean Help Stop Climate Change?

Changing the ocean’s chemical and biological makeup could force it to pull vast amounts of planet-warming carbon from the atmosphere. But is that a line we want to cross?

Scientific American - Environment - 1 day ago

Could Engineering the Ocean Help Stop Climate Change?

Changing the ocean’s chemical and biological makeup could force it to pull vast amounts of planet-warming carbon from the atmosphere. But is that a line we want to cross?

Scientific American - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Starmer bids to 'restore UK's role as climate leader' with green global alliance

The Prime Minister launched the UK-led Global Clean Power Alliance, which will involve several countries including Brazil, Canada and France.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

The "Dark Joke" of Having a Climate Summit in Azerbaijan

COP29 in Baku reveals the contradictions of having climate negotiations in petro-state.

The Nation - World - 1 day ago

Climate Change -- Trees Alone Can't Stop Climate Change

Forests absorb planet-warming pollution, but world leaders shouldn’t include them in plans to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, a new study recommends

Scientific American - Science - 1 day ago

Climate Doomer Harrison Ford Seen Disembarking Private Jet in LA After Promoting Climate Change Activism

Hollywood star Harrison Ford, who has publicly promoted climate change activism, was recently seen disembarking a private jet, reportedly en route from celebrating the birthday of his wife, actress Calista Flockhart.

Breitbart - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Russia changes nuclear doctrine, accuses Ukraine of using US weapons to hit territory

Vladimir Putin has updated Russia's nuclear doctrine after Joe Biden gave Ukraine the approval to use U.S.-provided weapons to hit targets deep into Russia.

Washington Examiner - World - 1 day ago

More farmers seeking financial advice over inheritance tax changes, say experts

Thousands of farmers marched on Westminster on Tuesday in a protest against the Budget changes.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

How this new car runs without gas or electricity -- As climate change intensifies, the race for a more eco-friendly car has revved up. Itay Hod reports on the newest twist on travel.

As climate change intensifies, the race for a more eco-friendly car has revved up. Itay Hod reports on the newest twist on travel.

CBS News - Technology - 1 day ago

Book Reviews -- Book Review: How Oak Trees Warn Us about the Limits of Adapting to Climate Change

Oak trees have genetic flexibility that allows them to solve ecological problems. But even they will need our help to survive climate change

Scientific American - Environment - 1 day ago

Climate Change -- Exotic Powder Pulls Carbon Dioxide from the Air at a Record Rate

A unique crystalline compound soaks up CO2 with great efficiency

Scientific American - Environment - 2 days ago

Ecuador grapples with 14-hour blackouts, climate change, and alleged corruption

Ecuador's energy crisis has deepened to 14 hours a day without electricity, while Daniel Noboa's government blames the drought and past governments.

Global Voices - Environment - 2 days ago

How climate change impacts the economy -- 2024 is on pace to be the hottest year on record worldwide. CBS News Los Angeles meteorologist and climatologist Marina Jurica reports that extreme weather events cost the global economy over $2 trillion in the last 10 years. -- Nov 15

2024 is on pace to be the hottest year on record worldwide. CBS News Los Angeles meteorologist and climatologist Marina Jurica reports that extreme weather events cost the global economy over $2 trillion in the last 10 years.

CBS News - Science - 2 days ago

This major Gmail update could change the way you use your email

The update allows users to sign up to online forms, newsletters and wifi networks with ghost email addresses

Evening Standard - Technology - 2 days ago

Firing American missiles at Russia won't change Ukraine's fortunes

But Joe Biden wants to send North Korea a message

Economist - Top Stories - 2 days ago

German chancellor resists pressure to change long-range missile stance

Biden's decision to lift restrictions for Ukraine's use of American long-range weapons does not change Germany's stance

Euractiv - World - 2 days ago

World News -- Money matters at the Cop29 climate talks

At the Cop29 climate talks we hear a lot about the NCQG or New Collective Quantified Goal. It means climate finance or even more simply, money. But why is ...

Independent.ie - World - 2 days ago

Should major fossil fuel companies pay for climate damage?

Another year of wildfires, heat, hurricanes and floods linked to human-made climate change has raised the stakes about who should pay for the damage. Are fossil fuel companies contributing?

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 2 days ago

The curve that (partially) explains Australia's climate future

Wealthy countries, including Australia, seem to be charting a different course to less-well-off nations when it comes to climate emissions. Why?

Sydney Morning Herald - Opinion - 2 days ago

UK retail bosses warn of 'inevitable' job losses amid Budget changes

More than 70 businesses including Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury’s voiced their concerns in an open letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

Evening Standard - Business - 2 days ago

Commentary: We don't need the US to fight climate change

An atmosphere of doom and gloom surrounds COP29, but multilateral action has proven resilient before, and it must do so again, says Laurence Tubiana for the Financial Times.

Channel NewsAsia - Opinion - 2 days ago

US Permission To Fire Missiles On Russia No Game-changer: Experts

Permission from Washington for Ukraine to strike Russian territory with American-supplied long-range missiles may have come too late and hedged with too many restrictions to slow Moscow's advance, experts warn.

International Business Times - Business - 2 days ago

Earth ring theory may shed light on an unexplained ancient climate event, scientists say

Famously known for its extensive ring system, Saturn is one of four planets in our solar system that have the distinctive feature. And now, scientists hypothesize that Earth may have sported its own ring some 466 million years ago.

CTV News - Science - 2 days ago

Climate Change -- Trump Selects Fracking Executive to Lead Energy Department

Chris Wright, CEO of a fracking services company and Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Energy, has said “there is no climate crisis”

Scientific American - Environment - 2 days ago

COP29: 'Cut the theatrics' over finance talks, UN climate chief warns

The whole COP climate process could stall or go into reverse if governments refuse to compromise with less than a week of negotiations left.

Euronews - Environment - 2 days ago

How Trump's win could change your health care

President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House is poised to have big impacts on consumer health care.

CNBC - Health - 2 days ago

Climate Change -- Climate Change Is Altering Animals' Colors

Lizards in France have grown lighter in color and so are many insects and birds across the globe. The effects of a changing climate are plainly visible throughout the animal kingdom

Scientific American - Environment - 3 days ago

Climate change is taking place, whether you believe in it or not

Climate change, Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Bears, Taiwan's relationship with Illinois and Sylvester Stallone's recent praise of Donald Trump are on readers' minds.

Chicago Sun-Times - Opinion - 3 days ago

Trump's pick for energy secretary 'disastrous' for fight against climate change

The US is already the largest oil and gas producer in the world, reaching record levels under Joe Biden. But Donald Trump and his incoming energy secretary Chris Wright threaten to make matters even worse.

Sky News - World - 3 days ago

Young people, whose futures are at stake in UN climate talks, push through anger to fight for hope

As leaders and negotiators grapple with big questions of money and power, youth COP attendees and activists from around the world grapple with their own questions about how much their voices matter.

AP News - Top Stories - 3 days ago

World Bank helps Malawi's poorest tackle climate shocks

The World Bank is helping Malawi's vulnerable communities address the impact of the climate-related disasters, such as cyclones and drought, that the country has been facing since 2022. Participants say increased community involvement would lead to more immediate outcomes from the program.

Voice of America - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Trudeau says he could have acted faster on immigration changes, blames 'bad actors'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government could have acted faster on reining in immigration programs, after blaming 'bad actors' for gaming the system.

CTV News - Politics - 3 days ago

Climate Realism (Still) Means Climate Justice

An interview with Tom Athanasiou on where climate geopolitics goes from here, and why unlocking trillions in climate finance is an “existential necessity.”

The Nation - Business - 3 days ago

How a decades-old unsolved murder case changed the way we consume medicine

Mary Kellerman, a 12-year-old girl from Illinois, told her parents she was feeling sick on the morning of Sept. 29, 1982. She wanted to stay home from school. After taking one Tylenol capsule, Mary collapsed on the bathroom floor. She died shortly after.

CTV News - Health - 3 days ago

COP climate talks aren't working and need an overhaul, climate leaders say in letter

A group of former leaders and climate experts say the annual UN COP climate talks are no longer fit for purpose and need to be reformed, publishing a critical open letter mid-way through what has so far been a fractious summit.

CBC News - Technology - 3 days ago

Indigenous peoples, impacted by climate change, raise alarm about the planet at COP29

BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — They share stories of rising seas, burning trees, contaminated water and disease.

AP News - Top Stories - 4 days ago

With dengue cases at an extreme high, research points to climate change's role

Rising temperatures are responsible for nearly a fifth of the world’s dengue burden, according to the new findings — a share that's expected to keep rising.

NBC News - Health - 4 days ago

For 20 years, Allan couldn't sleep. Five weeks changed his life

Cognitive behavioural therapy is the first line of treatment for insomnia, but it is expensive and very few know about it.

Sydney Morning Herald - Health - 4 days ago

COP29: Tracking climate finance and global commitments

World leaders and negotiators at the UN climate conference are grappling with the challenge of setting a new climate finance target to meet the trillion-dollar costs of helping lower-income nations adapt to climate change.

Euronews - Environment - 5 days ago

Tricare Changes are Coming in 2025. Here's What Beneficiaries Need to Know Right Now -- Tricare beneficiaries need to be aware of changes taking place in both the East and West regions and may need to take action...

Tricare beneficiaries need to be aware of changes taking place in both the East and West regions and may need to take action by the end of the year to avoid being dropped from coverage.

Military.com - Opinion - 5 days ago

Govt keeps petrol, diesel prices unchanged for next fortnight

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has kept the fuel prices unchanged for the next fortnight in the international market, stated a notification issued by Finance Division. “The Oil Gas...

International The News - Business - 5 days ago

Can Trump derail our fight against climate change?

IN the realm of global climate policy, the leadership of the United States holds significant sway, given its status as the biggest historical greenhouse gas (GHG) emitter and a major player in international negotiations.

Manila Times - Top Stories - 5 days ago

Cop29: UN climate talks 'no longer fit for purpose' say key experts

Letter from senior figures says the COP process has achieved much, but now needs an overhaul

Evening Standard - World - 5 days ago

COP29 hosts accused of detaining climate defenders

Human rights groups have called for a review of how countries are chosen to host the COP climate summits.

BBC News - Science - 6 days ago

World News Roundup: UN Climate Summit, Palestine, and Japan

On this episode of American Prestige, headlines from around the globe.

The Nation - World - 6 days ago

UN climate summits 'no longer fit for purpose', warn leading figures

An open letter to the United Nations - with signatories including the former head of the UN climate body (UNFCCC) - says the structure of future COPs needs to change.

Sky News - Technology - 6 days ago

What changes will arise from the Brazilian Supreme Court's ruling on personal marijuana use

In June, the highest court in the country approved the decriminalization of marijuana possession for personal use, marking a significant step, while also raising questions.

Global Voices - Top Stories - 6 days ago

A key driver of decline, can wild orchid collectors change their ways? -- Carolyn Cowan

Orchids, known for their flamboyant petals, deceptive mimicry and fascinating lifestyles, have captivated biologists and horticulturists for centuries. With nearly 30,000 described species, they form one of the plant kingdom’s most diverse families. However, habitat loss and unsustainable harvesting for private collections have driven many species to the brink of extinction. Nowhere is this more […]

Mongabay - Environment - 7 days ago

Don Lemon calls out change to X terms of service as he leaves platform

The former CNN anchor delivered the news in a video posted on X on Wednesday

Independent UK - Technology - 7 days ago

When Is a Good Time to Change Your Thrift Savings Plan Investments? -- If an investor is feeling a lot of stress regarding their investments, that could indicate that it's time to reevaluate their...

If an investor is feeling a lot of stress regarding their investments, that could indicate that it’s time to reevaluate their overall strategy and approach.

Military.com - Opinion - 7 days ago

Bangladesh's Yunus calls COP29 fight for climate money 'humiliating'

Bangladesh's interim leader on Wednesday condemned the 'humiliating' struggle for climate finance at COP29, urging wealthy nations and major emitters...

Daily Sabah - World - 7 days ago

Technology helps preserve memories -- When climate disasters hit, important memories stored in photos and other artifacts can be lost forever. Dave Malkoff takes a look at how technology is being used to help preserve those memories.

When climate disasters hit, important memories stored in photos and other artifacts can be lost forever. Dave Malkoff takes a look at how technology is being used to help preserve those memories.

CBS News - Technology - 7 days ago

Oil giant Shell wins appeal against climate activists in landmark carbon-emissions case

A court in the Netherlands has overturned a 2021 ruling ordering Shell to cut carbon emissions by 45% by 2030, dealing a blow to climate activist groups.

Fox News - Business - 7 days ago

The decade that followed the fall of the Berlin Wall shaped the city's global image as a hub of creativity and change.

It's been 35 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall. The decade that followed shaped Berlin's global image as a hub of creativity and change, as a new photo exhibition illustrates.

Deutsche Welle - Entertainment - 7 days ago

UK NHS rolls out a new 'stop-smoking' pill: Could this be the game-changer smokers need?

The NHS in England is launching Varenicline, a once-daily pill designed to help smokers quit by reducing nicotine cravings and easing withdrawal symptoms. Expected to assist over 85,000 smokers annually, the medication could prevent around 9,500 smoking-related deaths over the next five years

First Post - Health - 7 days ago

How Keir Starmer is getting a rare win on climate change

Keir Starmer arrived at the Baku COP climate summit yesterday bearing something unusual — an actual plan with a new government behind to limit global warming. He had one of the more substantial pledges at a notably thin summit, where the main proposals come from China, while the US absorbs the impact of a Donald Trump victory.

Evening Standard - Opinion - 8 days ago

Shell wins appeal against landmark Dutch climate ruling

Oil and gas company Shell on Tuesday (Nov. 12) won its appeal against a landmark climate ruling in the Netherlands, which in 2021 ordered the oil and gas company to sharply reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The Globe and Mail - Business - 8 days ago

PM's 'eye-watering' climate target

Sam Coates reflects on the prime minister's announcement the UK will cut carbon emissions by 81% by 2035

Sky News - Technology - 8 days ago

UK pledges punchy new climate goal - but these parts of the puzzle are missing

The pledge went down well at the COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan, where rich, polluting countries like the UK are expected to lead by example. But the UK was warned detailed plans were missing. Meanwhile, Azerbaijan defended its fossil fuel production, calling it a "gift" from god.

Sky News - Technology - 9 days ago

Scientists warn that a key Atlantic current could collapse, among other climate tipping points

A new report describes the dire state of Earth’s snow and ice, suggesting several major tipping points are likelier than scientists once thought.

NBC News - Science - 9 days ago

COP29 climate summit: what to expect as key world leaders sit out

Join host Giada Santana as she talks with Euractiv’s climate, energy, and transport editor, Donagh Cagney, and climate reporter Paul Messad to discuss COP29.

Euractiv - Environment - 9 days ago

World News -- Cop29: Key questions about the UN climate conference

As Cop29 gets under way in Azerbaijan, here are answers to some of the key questions about the climate conference.

Independent.ie - World - 9 days ago

Climate action will continue despite Trump's return, US envoy tells COP29

John Podesta seeks to reassure, countries agree carbon market rules, and Taliban in attendance on first day of summit.

Aljazeera - Environment - 9 days ago

White truffles, Italy's gold, menaced by climate change

Alba, Italy: Deep in a thick forest in Italy s northwestern Piedmont region, the hunt is on for the white Alba truffle, with excited dogs zigzagging a...

Peninsula Qatar - Technology - 9 days ago

Kidney medication found game changer for heart disease

Groundbreaking research discovers a repurposed drug reduces hospitalizations, death from heart failure, enhances quality of life; research highlights interconnectedness of cardiac and renal health

YNET News - Science - 10 days ago

Türkiye set to unveil long-term climate strategy at COP29

Opening in Azerbaijan this week, President Erdoğan will be among the participants of the key climate change summit COP29, where Ankara is expected to...

Daily Sabah - Environment - 10 days ago

Oil state Azerbaijan is 'perfectly suited' to hosting climate summit, says man in charge

COP29 president Mukhtar Babayev defends Azerbaijan's hosting of the UN climate conference while European politicians feel queasy about working with the country's autocratic government after its fierce crackdown on activists, journalists and critics.

Sky News - Technology - 11 days ago

What does Donald Trump's victory mean for the climate?

Experts warn Donald Trump's second term as president will have massive implications for a rapidly heating world and the global fight against climate change.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 12 days ago

Climate change taking toll on human health

Experts warn that climate change presents an already huge and still growing threat to human health worldwide, including record-breaking temperatures, extreme weather events, air pollution, and the...

International The News - Health - 12 days ago

The almighty fight over climate cash that's about to boil over

Donald Trump's victory will make troubled negotiations even rockier, and cooperation between the EU and China more important.

Sky News - Technology - 13 days ago

How Trump's victory could change abortion rights in America

Trump could further restrict or effectively ban abortion on the federal level through methods that won't require Congress to pass new legislation.

CNBC - Health - 13 days ago

A Trump win could spell major changes for California's drinking water, RFK Jr. says

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. described fluoride, which occurs naturally in all fresh water supplies, as an 'industrial waste' associated with various health risks.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 16 days ago

As fire season looms, not everyone gets the message. A new project aims to change that

High temperatures and strong winds are forecast this week, and bushfire authorities are on alert. Alongside the rising threat, there are fears that multicultural communities are missing out on vital emergency warnings but a new system aims to change that.

SBS - World - 18 days ago

Deadliest weather made worse by climate change - scientists

Human-caused climate change made recent extreme weather events more intense and more likely, new analysis finds.

BBC News - Science - 21 days ago

Amid controversial changes, Reddit is getting more popular—and profitable

With Reddit finally making money, the Reddit of yesteryear isn’t coming back.

Ars Technica - Technology - 21 days ago

Unprecedented climate threats risk global health, experts warn

Climate change poses a growing threat to human health in a variety of record-breaking ways. A major report said that on Wednesday, experts warned that...

Daily Sabah - Health - 22 days ago

NBC News' Ellison Barber talks to Bill Nye about how climate change has affected Hurricane Milton, future hurricane seasons and voting for the environment.

NBC News' Ellison Barber talks to Bill Nye about how climate change has affected Hurricane Milton, future hurricane seasons and voting for the environment.

NBC News - Science - 23 days ago

West and Central Africa flooded despite minor role in climate change

Climate change affects West and Central Africa, resulting in hundreds of deaths and thousands of displaced people every rainy season.

Global Voices - Environment - 23 days ago

Red-cockaded woodpeckers' recovery in southeast leads to status change from endangered to threatened

The red-cockaded woodpecker, an iconic bird in southeastern forests, has recovered enough of its population to be downlisted from an endangered species to a threatened one.

AP News - Science - 27 days ago

No highs, no lows: Tel Aviv Stock Exchange records steady performance in war

Despite Israel's economic challenges—rising deficit, credit downgrades and stubborn inflation—investors remained cautiously optimistic; TA-35 index climbed 14% since October 7, with strong performances in banking, real estate and defense stocks

YNET News - Business - 1 month ago

Starlink resists making changes in identifying users in Brazil's Amazon region

In Brazil, Starlink antennas have become instruments “for conducting environmental crimes,” yet the company is resisting calls to add increased security measures that might curb illegal mining and prospecting.

Global Voices - Environment - 1 month ago

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange conundrum: Why are foreign investors buying while Israelis are fleeing?

At the beginning of the year, foreign investors sold shares amounting to about 6.6 billion shekels, while in the last quarter they purchased 3 billion shekels, while at the same time Israelis sold shares worth 8.8 billion shekels.

YNET News - Business - 1 month ago

This $16 Billion Deal Could Be A Game Changer For The U.S.

At last, a power-purchase agreement big enough to actually fund new reactors.

Huffington Post - Business - 2 months ago

CBS Reports | Does Big Plastic's Idea Work? -- As America grapples with an escalating plastic crisis, the city of Houston, ExxonMobil and other partners announced a new program that promised to recycle nearly all of the city's plastic waste. However, after two years, the program has yet to fully materialize. Critics argue that the evidence suggests it never will. And yet, the company envisions similar programs in other American cities. CBS Reports and Inside Climate News investigate whether this proposed solution to our plastic recycling crisis is indeed too good to be true.

As America grapples with an escalating plastic crisis, the city of Houston, ExxonMobil and other partners announced a new program that promised to recycle nearly all of the city's plastic waste. However, after two years, the program has yet to fully materialize. Critics argue that the evidence suggests it never will. And yet, the company envisions similar programs in other American cities.

CBS News - Top Stories - 2 months ago

Model Prisons: California's Push for Reform -- Nearly 95% of people currently in prison will be released back into society, and historically a significant percentage are likely to reoffend. In California, authorities are trying to change that by providing inmates access to education, work and other rehabilitative privileges - programs that have been shown to reduce recidivism and increase public safety. CBS Reports examines a controversial approach some see as being soft on crime, which now may be preventing it.

Nearly 95% of people currently in prison will be released back into society, and historically a significant percentage are likely to reoffend. In California, authorities are trying to change that by providing inmates access to education, work and other rehabilitative privileges — programs that have been shown to reduce recidivism and increase public safety. CBS Reports examines a controversial approach some see as being “soft on crime,” which now may be preventing it.

CBS News - Top Stories - 2 months ago

After Nike Leaders Promised Climate Action, Their Corporate Jets Kept Flying — and Polluting

Nike has staked a claim as a corporate leader on sustainability. Yet company disclosures show that its jets emitted almost 20% more carbon dioxide last year than in 2015. It’s one small factor in Nike’s failure to slash emissions as promised.

ProPublica - Environment - 3 months ago

How a Green Tech Startup With No Climate Experience Secured Millions of Dollars in Government Contracts

Founded by lobbyists, NZero convinced Nevada government officials, including administrations from two political parties, to pay more and more money despite its struggles to deliver promised real-time carbon emission data.

ProPublica - Environment - 3 months ago

Fighting inflation: Experts share what behavioral changes, habits can save you major cash in 2024

Personal finance expert say a few helpful tweaks to habits and behaviors, including the adoption of "loud budgeting," can help people save big in 2024.

Fox News - Business - 4 months ago

Texas Is the Largest GOP Stronghold Without Pro-School Voucher Legislation. Gov. Abbott Is on a Crusade to Change That.

Greg Abbott has campaigned against members of his own party who do not support voucher programs. This fall, he may finally get the votes needed to pass a bill — a win for the Christian conservative donors who have spent decades lobbying for it.

ProPublica - Politics - 5 months ago

IDEAS | JOAN VENNOCHI -- How the MBTA went off the rails -- Nearly everything about Boston has changed in the past few decades, yet the T has the same big problem — a failure to prioritize the rider experience above all.

Nearly everything about Boston has changed in the past few decades, yet the T has the same big problem — a failure to prioritize the rider experience above all.

Boston Globe - Opinion - 5 months ago

Google Is About to Change the Whole Internet — Again

The company’s all-in investment in AI.

New York Magazine - Technology - 6 months ago

South Asia sizzles: Record heatwave and extreme weather blamed on climate crisis

A scorching heatwave is ravaging South Asia, impacting the lives of hundreds of millions. Schools have been forced to close and the risk of health hazards has risen dramatically.

Global Voices - World - 6 months ago

Managing Asthma In Children During Seasonal Changes

In some people with asthma, weather conditions and changes can lead to asthma flare-ups. Watch as Dr. Mandeep Kaur Walia, Senior Consultant, Pediatric Pulmonologist at Madhukar Rainbow Children's Hospital-Delhi & Asian Hospital- Faridabad shares few tips to manage seasonal triggers.

NDTV - Health - 6 months ago

The Right to Change Sex

The moral case for letting trans kids change their bodies.

New York Magazine - Opinion - 8 months ago

Corporate Greed Made the Change Healthcare Cyberattack Worse

Hackers have made it impossible for millions of patients to refill prescriptions or even schedule procedures by striking at a single company.

New York Magazine - Technology - 8 months ago

The New Global Climate Deal Is Mostly Hot Air

Fixing the climate requires cheap clean energy, not cheap words.

New York Magazine - Opinion - 11 months ago

Eating less meat would be good for the Earth. Small nudges can change behavior

One of the thorniest problems of the 21st century is how to get people to eat less meat. A new poll conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that most U.S. adults said they eat meat at least several times a week.

AP News - Science - 1 year ago

A New Order Blocking Manchin's Pipeline Could Hurt the Climate

Restricting Congress’s authority to exempt energy projects from judicial review would undermine the green transition.

New York Magazine - Opinion - 1 year ago

The East Coast Is Choking On the Hidden Costs of Climate Change

Many calculations of climate change’s economic costs have failed to account for the impacts of wildfires.

New York Magazine - Opinion - 1 year ago

How a storm turned a French resort into a climate change laboratory

Pensioners Anne and Jean Birault became climate migrants 12 years ago, after one night in La Faute-sur-Mer changed their lives forever.

Euronews - Environment - 1 year ago