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'Deadly cycle' of climate change must change, U.N. chief warns ahead of COP28 summit
The U.N. climate conference known as COP28 begins Thursday in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Here are all the key facts and contentious issues to know about ahead of the summit.
COP28: What is it, who's going and what are the key sticking points?
All the key points about the UN's annual climate change conference, this year being held in the UAE.
William Shatner urges King Charles to tell COP28 'we’re all going to die'
The Star Trek star blamed 'stupid humans' for endangering the future of their own existence.
Great Climate Fight: Show sparks viewer anger at government 'gaslighting'
Kevin McCloud's new Channel 4 documentary was hailed by viewers for bringing climate awareness to primetime television - but at the same time left many furious over the flaws in legislation.
Carbon removal is the latest way to fight climate change — but will it take off in time to save the planet?
A handful of companies have begun to pull carbon dioxide out of the air and store it underground in an effort to fight climate change. But challenges remain in ramping up the technology to a large enough scale that will make it affordable and impactful enough to start to halt the rise of global temperatures.
Carbon removal: The new, more trustworthy way to offset your emissions
The Biden administration has earmarked billions of dollars for ramping up carbon removal — also known as “direct air capture,” or DAC — which climate experts increasingly argue is necessary to complement reducing emissions if we’re going to avert catastrophic climate change. Yahoo News Senior Editor Ben Adler explains how carbon removal works differently than other proposed ways to offset emissions and why it could be the missing piece to reaching climate goals.
Has America’s 50-year fight to protect endangered species been successful?
The Endangered Species Act has a remarkable record of preventing plants and animals from disappearing for good, but very few of those creatures have rebounded enough that can survive without our protection.
Just Stop Oil: 15 arrests after 'two minutes of marching' through central London
Just Stop Oil is urging members of the public to join daily protests against the government issuing of new oil and gas licences.
Should you stop flying to fight climate change?
As concern over climate change increases, air travel has been identified by some activists as a luxury one should avoid.
U.S. and China reach a deal on fighting climate change. Here's what it means.
The two superpowers jointly announced on Wednesday they have agreed to a deal to rapidly increase the share of energy that comes from renewable sources and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming.
What was Greta Thunberg charged with in the UK?
Thunberg has denied a public order offence after a protest in central London last month.
The awkward moment to look out for in todays' King's Speech
There's one part of Charles III's first ever King's Speech that he might not be too happy about.
The Just Stop Oil Cenotaph 'protest' that isn't what it seems: Here's what really happened
Just Stop Oil latest protest in central London was not as it seemed, but many critics were quick to jump the gun.
Jeremy Clarkson hits back at Chris Packham as feud rumbles on
The Top Gear presenter took issue with the Springwatch star's grammar - but appeared to be okay with the insult.
Cameco stock hits 52-week high; CEO says U2's Bono shows nuclear 'social shift'
The Canadian uranium miner raised its 2023 revenue guidance amid rising prices for nuclear fuel.
‘Heart deaths to double’: Warning over health effects of climate change
Climate change will have serious and direct effects on human health, including a surge in the number of heart-related deaths, a new study has warned.
The Biden administration is giving $7 billion to develop hydrogen energy. Why some environmentalists are unhappy.
President Biden on Friday afternoon announced the selection of seven regional hubs for manufacturing hydrogen, a cleaner energy source than fossil fuels. But here's why environmentalists aren’t all cheering.
Cenovus chair defends carbon capture as IEA slams 'years of underperformance'
Six of Canada's largest oilsands producers plan to spend $16.5 billion on a project in Northern Alberta by 2030.
Biden administration announces first recipients of $7 billion hydrogen hub program
The Biden White House will deliver $7 billion in funding for seven regional “hydrogen hubs” that will work to produce more than three million metric tons of clean hydrogen per year.
3 questions for NYC’s subway agency on how climate change threatens the system
When New York City received a record-high rainfall of 6 to 8 inches on Sept. 29, much of the city’s mass transit system ground to a halt. This is just a taste of what the future holds for the country’s largest transit system, due to climate change, according to a new report.
I disrupted Les Mis to protest for Just Stop Oil. Am I so different from Jean Valjean?
'Les Mis shows us that sometimes, breaking the law is the moral thing to do'
Power grids 'miles away' from ready, as clock ticks on Canada's net-zero goals
From a looming global copper shortage to labour woes, experts say Canada's power grids face major challenges.
If you've seen this climate chart going viral, this is why scientists are so worried about it
New climate figures have emerged which have truly shocked scientists.
UK falling behind EU on green growth, says think tank
While other nations are forging ahead in the global green race, the UK is moving into reverse gear, a new report warns.
Why Biden's offshore energy plan has angered environmentalists as well as the oil industry
The Biden administration released its four-year plan for offshore energy production on Friday.
A major plastic ban comes into force from October – what you need to know
From 1 October businesses and suppliers must not supply single-use plastic straws, cotton buds, and drink stirrers in England, except for exempt uses.