After Israel visit, Newsom heads to China for climate talks
HONG KONG — Gov. Gavin Newsom comforted a mother whose son was kidnapped by Hamas, and visited a hospital where Israelis were recovering from injuries from…
US, EU blamed as climate fund talks break down over World Bank push – POLITICO
Recriminations were spreading Saturday morning after the failure of talks on the creation of a new fund to help vulnerable countries rebuild from climate disasters.…
Israel slams Greta Thunberg after she backs Palestinians in Gaza – POLITICO
The Israeli military lashed out at Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg on Friday, after she sent a message supporting Palestinians and endorsed a comment which…
These religious leaders say climate change is impacting the future of religion
The world is in the midst of a climate change crisis with the average temperature for oceans the highest on record, and extreme heat and rain…
How Germany’s far right weaponized heat pumps – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. When they write the book on the downfall of liberal democracy, will it begin…
Why Western democracy faces a nightmare made online – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. In 2024 — for the first time ever — the U.S., the U.K. and…
Why dengue in Europe could spell disaster for the rest of the world – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. In the early morning of the last day of August, Parisians experienced for the…
Rishi Sunak to sign UK-India trade deal without binding worker or environment pledges – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LONDON — Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s trade deal with India will not include legally…
Albanese government faces an uphill road and angry locals as it drives change to renewables
Fire fear is gripping many Australians, with extremely high temperatures for September.One day this week some 20 schools on the New South Wales south coast…
Italy’s Meloni plans a geopolitical Queen’s Gambit – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Elisabeth Braw is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and adviser at…
Hungary’s Orbán calls for less climate panic, more babies – POLITICO
BUDAPEST — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has accused other European leaders of fearmongering over the threat of climate change at the expense of ignoring…
WTF is Christine Lagarde up to? – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Deep in the Wyoming wilderness last month, Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central…
Antarctic sea ice levels entering ‘new low state’, climate researchers say, with action urged on emissions
Quick readIn short: New research has found Antarctic sea ice levels appear to be changing, with lower levels becoming the new normal.Scientists say warming ocean temperatures…
Climate-induced rising sea levels are forcing residents of this tiny Panama island to leave
On a tiny island in the Caribbean sea, hundreds of people are preparing to move to escape rising sea levels that threaten homes. Key points:The residents of Carti Sugtupu…
West goes easy on Russia to save the G20 – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. NEW DELHI — G20 leaders wrapped up two days of high-level talks in India…
Summer 2023 was the hottest ever, scientists say – POLITICO
This summer was the hottest on record “by a large margin,” the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service said on Wednesday, with a global average temperature of…
UN’s weather agency says August was hottest ever recorded, third month in a row to set record
Earth has sweltered through its hottest northern-hemisphere summer ever measured, with a record-warm August capping a season of brutal and deadly temperatures, according to the…
Europe’s largest fire on record sparks hunt for scapegoats in Greece – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Greece is searching for scapegoats as Europe’s largest wildfire spins out of control. On…
Top environmental fund chief calls on countries to defund activities ‘destroying’ nature – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Countries have pledged to channel more money toward environmental protection — but that won't…
Conference center for the world – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LONDON — Britain has spent years seeking its place in the world after Brexit.…