Boris Johnson Urges World Leaders To Act With Renewed Urgency On Climate Change
Speaking at the U.N. General Assembly, the British prime minister said the global community needs to "listen to the warnings of the scientists."
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Ahead Of Climate Talks, China Vows To Stop Building Coal Power Plants Abroad
The announcement provides needed momentum for global climate change negotiations in November, but coal power is expected to keep growing within China itself.
BTS Spoke At The UNGA. And That's Not The Only Surprise At The U.N. Event
The appearance of the popular boy band from South Korea is one of many unexpected moments at the U.N. General Assembly — everything from a U.N. TikTok to a groundbreaking food summit.
A Single Fire Killed Thousands Of Sequoias. Scientists Are Racing To Save The Rest
The world's largest trees are adapted to wildfires. But with fires getting more extreme, scientists warn that giant sequoias are running out of time.
Young People Are Anxious About Climate Change And Say Governments Are Failing Them
A new study shows more than half of young people say climate change makes them feel afraid, sad, anxious, angry, powerless and helpless. And government inaction in particular makes them worried.
Winston-Salem High School Activists To Strike Over Lack Of Climate Change Action
A group of Triad high school students is planning to strike this week to draw attention to climate change issues. They are calling on government representatives to act.
How A Blistering Housing Market Could Be Making Wildfires Even More Dangerous
California homes are burning. Why are they still increasing in value in regions prone to fire?
The Federal Government Sells Flood-Prone Homes To Often Unsuspecting Buyers, NPR Finds
The Department of Housing and Urban Development disproportionately sells homes in flood-prone areas, NPR finds. Housing experts warn that this can lead to big losses for vulnerable families.
Climate Change Destroyed A Way Of Life On The Once-Idyllic Greek Island Of Evia
This summer has seen forest fires across southern Europe, which scientists say were worsened by climate change. Evia lost its forests, the island's source of livelihood and joy.
Climate Change Is Making Some Species Of Animals Shape-Shift
Just like humans, researchers say animals also have to adapt to climate change. The shifts for some warm-blooded animals are occurring over a far shorter time period than would usually happen.