The incoming president will be under pressure to juggle the global institution’s ambitions to combat climate change and fight poverty.
Category: Global Warming
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New World Bank President Ajay Banga Leads at a Pivotal Moment
The incoming president will be under pressure to juggle the global institution’s ambitions to combat climate change and fight poverty.
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At G7 Summit, Leaders Wrangle on Coal, Natural Gas and Climate
The U.S. finds itself caught between defending President Biden’s climate change agenda and aiding allies intent on increasing their access to fossil fuels.
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G7 Countries Borrow China’s Economic Strategy
Wealthy democracies rev up an effort to spend trillions on a new climate-friendly energy economy, while stealing away some of China’s manufacturing power.
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Go Birding With The Times This Summer
Shifts in bird populations can be a sign of a changing climate. This summer, help scientists learn about the birds in your area.
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Why Some Countries Find It Hard to Move Away From Fossil Fuels
Trinidad and Tobago is the No. 2 exporter of liquefied natural gas in the Americas. Its output has been falling, but it remains committed to fossil fuels.
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Climate Change Brings Warmer, Wetter Weather to Trinidad
Even as the leaders of Trinidad and Tobago double down on fossil fuels, climate change is bringing more extreme weather to the island nation.
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U.S. Solar Makers Criticize Biden’s Tax Credits as Too Lax on China
U.S.-based manufacturers of solar products say rules issued by the Biden administration on Friday will “cement China’s dominance” over the solar industry
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Your Stories: Cool, Fascinating and Fun Climate Jobs
We asked you to tell us about your careers. You had plenty to say.
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In Norway, the Electric Vehicle Future Has Already Arrived
About 80 percent of new cars sold in Norway are battery-powered. As a result, the air is cleaner, the streets are quieter and the grid hasn’t collapsed. But problems with unreliable chargers persist.
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Backup Power: A Growing Need, if You Can Afford It
Extreme weather linked to climate change is causing more blackouts. But generators and batteries are still out of reach of many.