Tag: climate
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Biden to stress climate action in first visit by sitting U.S. president to Amazon Rainforest
Bees lead rainforest conservation efforts Stingless bees’ lead conservation efforts in the Amazon rainforest 04:25 Washington — President Biden is set to deliver remarks on climate conservation in Manaus, Brazil, on Sunday during a visit to the Amazon rainforest that marks the first such trip by any sitting U.S. president in history. Mr. Biden has…
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How climate change impacts the economy
How climate change impacts the economy – CBS News Watch CBS News 2024 is on pace to be the hottest year on record worldwide. CBS News Los Angeles meteorologist and climatologist Marina Jurica reports that extreme weather events cost the global economy over $2 trillion in the last 10 years. Be the first to know…
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Trump’s climate policy looms over COP29
Trump’s climate policy looms over COP29 – CBS News Watch CBS News A major climate summit kicked off in Azerbaijan on Monday amid uncertainty over U.S. commitments to combatting global warming. President-elect Donald Trump has said he will exit the Paris Climate Agreement again, which the U.S. rejoined under President Biden. CBS News national environmental…
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COP29 occurs in Azerbaijan as world falls short of climate goals
COP29 occurs in Azerbaijan as world falls short of climate goals – CBS News Watch CBS News Addressing the financial challenges of climate change will be one of the main goals at the COP29 summit in Azerbaijan. Lisa Sachs, the director of the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment, joins CBS News with more. Be the…
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Annual U.N. summit COP29 kicks off in global effort to fight climate change
Annual U.N. summit COP29 kicks off in global effort to fight climate change – CBS News Watch CBS News The annual United Nations summit known as COP29 kicks off Monday in Azerbaijan. The summit is when nearly 200 countries gather for about two weeks to work on strategies to slow global warming. CBS News national…
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COP29 climate summit begins today in Baku. Will it be the last for the U.S.?
As delegates from nearly 200 countries gather for a major international summit on addressing the threat of climate change, they’re confronting a new era of uncertainty for the United States’ climate commitments in the wake of Donald Trump’s presidential election victory. Trump has said that in a second term, he would again exit the Paris…
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How technology is being used to preserve memories at risk from climate disasters
How technology is being used to preserve memories at risk from climate disasters – CBS News Watch CBS News When climate disasters hit, important memories stored in photos and other artifacts can be lost forever. Dave Malkoff takes a look at how technology is being used to help preserve those memories. Be the first to…
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Trump expected to limit and dismantle landmark Biden climate policies
Trump expected to limit and dismantle landmark Biden climate policies – CBS News Watch CBS News President-elect Donald Trump’s victory clears the way for him to deliver on his campaign promises to dismantle many of President Biden’s marquee climate policies. CBS News national environment correspondent David Schechter joins to examine what U.S. climate policy could…
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Earthshot Prize finalist brightens lives as Prince William’s “dating service” for climate innovators seeks solutions
Kokotela, South Africa — Powering up is something most of us take for granted, but hundreds of millions of people across parts of Africa living without reliable access to electricity. An American company is working to change that, and their innovation is a contender for this year’s annual Earthshot Prize, an award handed out by Britain’s…
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How local and state races could affect U.S. climate policy
How local and state races could affect U.S. climate policy – CBS News Watch CBS News The presidential race and high-profile congressional contests may be dominating election coverage and fundraising, but many local and state elections are poised to affect the nation’s progress on climate action and the shift toward clean energy. CBS News national…