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At Gabon talks, a debate on who pays to save world’s forests
MOMBASA, Kenya (AP) — A summit on how to protect the world's largest forests underway in Gabon is set to…
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Maritime Boundaries And The Evolving Law Of The Sea
In recent years, maritime boundary disputes have been commonplace in the international…
In Africa’s Okavango, oil drilling disrupts locals, nature
MOMBASA, Kenya (AP) — Gobonamang Kgetho has a deep affection for Africa’s…
Study says warming may push more hurricanes toward US coasts
Changes in air patterns as the world warms will likely push more and nastier hurricanes up…
EPA tightens mercury emissions limits at coal power plants
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency is tightening rules that limit…
Methane big part of ‘alarming’ rise in planet-warming gases
Methane in the atmosphere had its fourth-highest annual increase in 2022, the…
World on ‘thin ice’ as UN climate report gives stark warning
BERLIN (AP) — Humanity still has a chance, close to the last,…
UN announces new advisers to bolster young voices on climate
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres named seven young climate leaders Thursday to…
Waste pickers collect food waste, help combat climate change
MALABON, Philippines (AP) — Marilene Capentes pushes a cart along the streets…
Arctic sea ice thins in 2 big jumps, and now more vulnerable
Climate change attacked crucial Arctic sea ice thickness in two sudden big gobbles instead…
Scientists say climate change goosed New Zealand storm fury
Climate change worsened flooding from a tropical cyclone that shut down much of New Zealand last…
EPA to limit toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday proposed the first…
UN chief: ‘Cold, hard facts’ should guide climate policy
BERLIN (AP) — The head of the United Nations called Monday for…
Confirmed: Global floods, droughts worsening with warming
The intensity of extreme drought and rainfall has “sharply” increased over the…
How coconuts protect the Jersey Shore, other eroding coasts
NEPTUNE, N.J. (AP) — Coastal communities around the world are adding a…
Iraqi PM promises action to tackle crippling climate change
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq's prime minister Sunday promised sweeping measures to tackle…
Farmers, environmental activists hold demos in The Hague
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Thousands of farmers and anti-establishment demonstrators protested…
Tropical Cyclone Freddy hammers Mozambique for second time
MOMBASA, Kenya (AP) — Record-breaking Cyclone Freddy made its second landfall in…
Oregon eyes mandate for climate change lessons in schools
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon lawmakers are aiming to make the state…
At Florida climate change summit, Harris stresses optimism
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris said Wednesday there…
Chief of 2023 climate talks: ‘Houston, we have a problem’
Sultan al-Jaber, CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Co., who will lead…
Nations reach accord to protect marine life on high seas
WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time, United Nations members have agreed…
Recycling lake litter, Ugandan makes innovative tourist boat
LUZIRA, Uganda (AP) — Flowering plants rise as if by magic from…
At Gabon talks, a debate on who pays to save world’s forests
MOMBASA, Kenya (AP) — A summit on how to protect the world's…
Environmentalists blame 2022 Oder River disaster on mining
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Greenpeace environmental group said Thursday that wastewater discharge…
At Gabon talks, a debate on who pays to save world’s forests
MOMBASA, Kenya (AP) — A summit on how to protect the world's…
Kenya seeks divine help to end crippling, ongoing drought
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — With the prospect of a sixth consecutive failed…
Pressure growing to remove PFAS from fast food wrappers
BOSTON (AP) — Brenda Hampton first came across the toxic industrial compound…
US lowers cutoff for lead poisoning in young kids
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials have changed their definition of…
