Lauren Sommer
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Politics
Experts say pledges at COP26 won't be enough to stop extreme climate change
On Tuesday, countries at the global climate summit COP26 pledged to cut back on heat-trapping methane emissions and do more to fight deforestation.
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Environment
These 4 charts explain why the stakes are so high at the U.N. climate summit
How hot will the planet get? What nations negotiate at the international climate summit will help determine that. Here are 4 things to know about what's being decided.
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Environment
Uganda activist fears climate talks aren't doing enough for the Global South
Climate change is hitting many developing countries hard. In Uganda, one climate activist worries that the upcoming international climate talks won't protect her home.
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Environment
Nations are making new pledges to cut climate pollution. They aren't enough
Nations are beginning pivotal talks to stop extreme climate change, but a new study shows even recent pledges to slow emissions aren't enough.
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Science
Ahead Of Climate Talks, China Vows To Stop Building Coal Power Plants Abroad
The announcement provides needed momentum for global climate change negotiations in November, but coal power is expected to keep growing within China itself.
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Environment
3 Things To Know About What Scientists Say About Our Future Climate
The latest report from climate scientists provides a stark warning about how fast the planet is changing. Here are the top takeaways.
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Environment
With Extreme Fires Burning, Forest Service Stops 'Good Fires' Too
Controlled burns help reduce wildfire risk by clearing out overgrown vegetation. The U.S. Forest Service is suspending them, concerning fire scientists.
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Environment
A Hotter Climate Is Shrinking The Water Supply In The Western U.S.
Severe drought is spreading after a record dry year in the Western United States. Climate change is only making water shortages worse.
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Environment
Biden Administration Strikes A Deal To Bring Offshore Wind To California
For years, the Navy has objected to offshore wind farms on the California coast. The Biden administration announced a deal for new projects, crucial to achieving its climate change policy.
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Environment
Got Mud? For Coastal Cities, Humble Dirt Has Become A Hot Commodity
Coastal communities will need massive amounts of mud and dirt to protect their shorelines from rising seas. One federal agency has it, but most is disposed of instead of reused.