Climate
Paris Climate Agreement Explained As Joe Biden Plans to Rejoin
The incoming Biden administrate plans to the the U.S. up to the according on inauguration day.
Bill Gates, Sustainable Agriculture Champion, Owns Most Farmland in U.S.
With over 242,000 acres of farmland, Bill Gates is America's biggest farmland owner, and his ownership may be connected to climate change and plant-based meat substitutes.
U.S. Greenhouse Emissions See Biggest Drop Since World War II in 2020
The uncontrollable spread of the coronavirus led to huge declines in greenhouse emissions from the transportation, industry and power sectors across the country.
Activists Want Biden To Be Like Trump With His Use of Executive Power
Trump's approach showed the ability for a new president to set the tone during their first week, but some Democrats and activists question whether, from climate to criminal justice and immigration, Biden will have the appetite to exercise broad executive power as his predecessor did.
Joe Biden administration Can 'Break the Stranglehold of the Past'—Al Gore
Writing in The New York Times, Gore criticized Trump's decision to withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement and accused him of overseeing "colossal failure" on climate change and in tackling the coronavirus pandemic.
Greta Thunberg 'More than Happy' U.S. Plans to Rejoin Paris Climate Deal
As world leaders mark the deal without the U.S, the Swedish activist told CNN she was optimistic that a Joe Biden administration would rejoin the accord.
Progress on Paris Climate Accord is Not Enough
When it comes to addressing deforestation and curbing emissions from agriculture the situation has sadly been getting worse, not better. We need to make a U-turn, and fast.
New York-Based Climate Activists Revealed as Source of Bank of England Hoax
The group, known as The Yes Men, circulated a release that said the central bank's corporate bond buying programme was set to go green. It said the bank would stop buying bonds from oil and gas companies.
Eco-Failure Jay Inslee is a Smart Political Ploy for Biden
If Biden needs someone to play the part and please progressives, without getting anything done that could hurt the administration, Inslee is his best bet.
Prince Harry Reveals How he Found 'Escapism' After Princess Diana's Death
The Duke of Sussex opened up about a journey he will be 'eternally grateful for' in the months after he lost his mother in a Paris car crash aged just 12.
Multinationals Seem Too Big For Accountability. Switzerland May Change That
A referendum is about be held on whether to change how Bern regulates companies operating abroad, with far-reaching implications for climate change and human rights.
General Motors Aligns With Biden, Pulls Out of Lawsuit Supporting Trump
The automaker withdraws its support for a lawsuit against California's emissions standards.
The Squad Puts Biden on Notice Over Climate Change Action
With a slim majority in the House next year, Congress' most liberal current and incoming lawmakers flexed their newfound power and issued a warning shot to the president-elect.
How Britain's 'Green Revolution' Compares to the Rest of the World
Billions of pounds spent and tens of thousands of jobs created according to the U.K.'s new Green Industrial Revolution - but how far does it actually go to tackle climate change?
Macron Heralds Opportunity to 'Make Our Planet Great Again' After Biden Win
The French president said Biden's win was proof that world leaders had to "stand firm against all the headwinds."
Federal Reserve Appears to Acknowledge Joe Biden Election Win
The U.S. left the Paris Agreement on climate change the day after the 2020 presidential election.
First Step in the Biden Harris Transition to WH? Launch a Twitter Account
The verified account, with the handle @Transition46, had already amassed more than 60,000 followers early Sunday.
'Chill Donald! Chill!': Greta Thunberg Turns Trump's Words Against Him
The teen climate change activist shared Trump's tweet with an excellent clap-back, using his own words against him.
Biden Says U.S. Will Rejoin Paris Agreement on His First Day As President
Should he win the presidency, Biden faces the mammoth task of rolling back around 100 environmental deregulations put in place by the Trump administration.
U.S. Leaves Paris Accord as Biden Voters Cite Climate Change as Key Issue
Joe Biden and Donald Trump have had drastically different approaches to climate change throughout their campaigns.
Shark Killed by Swordfish Prompts Fears of Overfishing Impact on Predators
A 15-foot shark was discovered washed up ashore along the coast in Libya with an adult swordfish "blade" stuck in its back after what scientists called a "deadly interaction".
Trump vs Biden Policies: Election Promises From Each Candidate
After months of campaigning, debating, and laying out their policies, Election Day has finally arrived. Here is where both candidates stand on key policy issues.
Animated Biden Ad Urging Voters to Silence Trump Watched 2 Million Times
Recent Biden campaign ads have focused on climate change as a key issue in securing votes ahead.
Coral Reef Taller than Empire State Building Found on Great Barrier Reef
The new coral reef, measuring 1,600 feet in height, is the first to be discovered in more than 120 years.
AOC Says Biden's Mixed Messaging on Fracking 'Does Not Bother Me'
"I think young people right now have a very activist, disciplined mindset and they are not here with the intent of voting for their favorite person," Ocasio-Cortez said Sunday on CNN.
Will Hunters and Anglers Vote for Trump—And Against Our Own Interests?
The Trump administration's relentless attacks on landscapes and waters could bite into his Republican base.
Did Trump Say Wind Turbines Cause Cancer Like Biden Claimed in Debate?
"Global warming is an existential threat to humanity. We have a moral obligation to deal with it," Biden said.
Sarah Cooper's Sends Up Trump and Lesley Stahl Interview
Following reports that Trump walked out of a "60 Minutes" interview, Cooper shared a clip from September where she mimed to both Trump and Stahl.
Russia's Icebreaker Fails Test As There's Not Enough Arctic Ice to Test it
The Arctic sea ice minimum reached its second lowest ever level recorded in September.
Air Pollution Kills Almost Half a Million Babies Around the World
Scientists have discovered polluted air has an impact on the health of babies while they are still in the womb.