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Tens of thousands march to kick off climate summit, demanding end to warming-causing fossil fuelsTens of thousands of protesters gathered to demand an end to fossil fuels, urging U.S. President Joe Biden to halt new oil and gas projects...
World leaders, activists in Paris seek financial response to climate emergency, povertyA two-day summit focusing on the global financial system's role in tackling poverty and climate change issues has begun in Paris. There are...
Committee says 305 nominated for the 2023 Nobel Peace PrizeThe Oslo-based organization said there was a decrease from last year's 343 candidates, and that it was the lowest number of registered cand...
Ukraine, climate, economy: Takeaways from glitzy Davos eventThe 53rd edition of the weeklong gathering in the Alps drew notables like Ukraine's first lady, climate activist Greta Thunberg, and actor ...
Climate activist Greta Thunberg to storm into DavosThe 20-year-old Swede made a splash when she attended the forum as a teenager in January 2020, warning that "our house is still on fire" an...
US, China climate envoys to 'meet later' at UN summitChinese President Xi Jinping agreed a day earlier to resume climate change talks with the United States. Xi had put those contacts on hold ...
COP27: Biden faces high expectations at UN climate talksHe assured delegates the United States was meeting the challenge with urgency, and apologized for the country having temporarily exited the...
- "Our fight has just begun, and it is not going to be easy," Afghan journalist-in-exile Zahra Joya
The Taliban has brought back restrictions on women -- teenage girls are barred from school and women are required to cover themselves from ...
What are the key climate themes at Davos?The acceleration of rising temperatures, the ferocity and costliness of major weather events, and the impact, particularly on people in dev...
WEF brings back Open Forum for general public at DavosThe Open Forum Davos 2022 will be hosting a series of panel discussions during May 23-26, all open to the public upon registration, while t...
Climate talks struggle with gap between rich, poor nationsThe two-week climate conference in Glasgow saw heads of government talking about how curbing global warming is a fight for survival. The le...
'Stay the course': Barack Obama wants young activists to continue the climate fight"Don't think that you can ignore politics," Obama said earlier ina speech.
Barack Obama hits Russia, China for 'lack of urgency' on climateObama on Monday criticized Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin for not joining other leaders at the climate t...
Thousands hit Glasgow streets, demand bolder climate actionThe Edinburgh COP Coalition had 13 coaches to carry people to the event while a series of Pedal on COP26 bicycle rides were organised from ...
Greta Thunberg feels UN climate summit in Glasgow is a 'failure'Delegates from nearly 200 nations are planning to hammer out ways to meet the Paris Agreement goals.
Thousands expected in Glasgow on Saturday, as climate demonstrations go global
G20 work to finalize commitments ahead of Glasgow UN meetCharles, a longtime environmental activist, said public-private partnerships were the only way to achieve the trillions of dollars in annua...
'Everything is at stake' as world gathers for climate talksTemperatures, tempers and hyperbole have all ratcheted up ahead of the United Nations summit. And the risk of failure looms large for all p...
After Rihanna, Greta Thunberg, others extend support to farmers' protestGreta Thunberg tweeted soon after singer Rihanna shared a news article highlighting the Centre's crackdown on the farmers by cutting off in...
Indian teenager named by UN to 2020 Class of Young Leaders for Sustainable Development GoalsUdit Singhal, an 18-year-old boy from India has been named by the United Nations to the 2020 cohort of young leaders for the Sustainable De...