David Gelles
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COP28 Climate Summit Begins Against Backdrop of War and Record Heat
World leaders at climate talks in Dubai invoked faith, science and economics in their calls for a rapid transition away from fossil fuels.
A Tense Climate Summit Begins Against a Backdrop of War and Record Heat
World leaders at climate talks in Dubai invoked faith, science and economics in their calls for a rapid transition away from fossil fuels.
Emirati Fund to Invest Billions in U.S. Firms for Climate Projects
An Abu Dhabi fund is expected to invest at least $30 billion in climate projects with some of the biggest names in North American finance.
COP28 Begins With Fossil Fuels, and Frustration, Going Strong
After decades of meetings, nations still haven’t agreed to curb the main driver of global warming.
California Sues Oil Giants, Claiming Decades of Deception
Launching one of the most prominent climate lawsuits in the nation, the state claims Exxon, Shell, BP and others misled the public and seeks creation...
With TikTok and Lawsuits, Gen Z Takes on Climate Change
‘We’re the last resort,’ one young activist said.
The War in Ukraine Upended Energy Markets. What Does That Mean for the Climate?
Almost a year after Russia launched its invasion, assessing the impact on the oil industry and greenhouse gas goals is not so simple.
A Powerful Climate Leader From a Small Island Nation
Mia Mottley, the prime minister of Barbados, has been drawing attention to the environmental and financial threats faced by small and vulnerable countries like hers.