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Harris tries out new ways of reaching voters, but she's running out of time
Read full article: Harris tries out new ways of reaching voters, but she's running out of timeThe election is little more than a week away, and Vice President Kamala Harris is still trying to help voters feel like they truly know her.
Obama made his DNC debut 20 years ago. He's returning to make the case for Kamala Harris
Read full article: Obama made his DNC debut 20 years ago. He's returning to make the case for Kamala HarrisBarack Obama is returning to the Democratic National Convention stage two decades after his memorable debut.
What do marijuana, the death penalty and fracking have in common? Harris shifted positions on them
Read full article: What do marijuana, the death penalty and fracking have in common? Harris shifted positions on themPoliticians often recalibrate in the face of shifting public opinion and circumstance.
John Kerry reflects on time as top US climate negotiator and 'major breakthrough' in climate talks
Read full article: John Kerry reflects on time as top US climate negotiator and 'major breakthrough' in climate talksJohn Kerry feels he’s going out on a high note as he retires from leading U.S. efforts in international negotiations to confront ever-worsening climate change.
John Podesta will take over for John Kerry as top international adviser on climate change
Read full article: John Podesta will take over for John Kerry as top international adviser on climate changeWhite House senior adviser John Podesta will replace John Kerry as the top U.S. official on international climate change.
Ruben Gallego is endorsed by Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, his ex-wife, in bid for Arizona Senate seat
Read full article: Ruben Gallego is endorsed by Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, his ex-wife, in bid for Arizona Senate seatPhoenix Mayor Kate Gallego has endorsed her ex-husband, U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego, in his campaign to move up to the Senate.
In a first, delegates at UN climate talks agree to transition away from planet-warming fossil fuels
Read full article: In a first, delegates at UN climate talks agree to transition away from planet-warming fossil fuelsNegotiators at United Nations COP28 climate talks agreed Wednesday that the world must transition away from planet-warming fossil fuels.
Poor countries need trillions of dollars to go green. A long-shot effort aims to generate the cash
Read full article: Poor countries need trillions of dollars to go green. A long-shot effort aims to generate the cashA major, long-shot effort is gearing up to mobilize money to save Planet Earth by helping poorer countries go greener.
Sharp disagreements over future of planet-warming fossil fuels at UN climate talks in Dubai
Read full article: Sharp disagreements over future of planet-warming fossil fuels at UN climate talks in DubaiHopes for finishing a critical climate summit on time faded early Tuesday as countries were still far apart on key issues, including an agreement on what to do about the fossil fuels that are causing dangerous global warming.
As COP28 nears finish, critics say proposal 'doesn't even come close' to what's needed on climate
Read full article: As COP28 nears finish, critics say proposal 'doesn't even come close' to what's needed on climateCountries at United Nations-led climate talks in Dubai moved closer to reaching a final deal on Monday, but critics condemned a draft agreement as a watered-down document that won't stop dangerous climate change.
Biden's focus on bashing Trump takes a page from the winning Obama and Bush reelection playbooks
Read full article: Biden's focus on bashing Trump takes a page from the winning Obama and Bush reelection playbooksFor President Joe Biden, a centerpiece of his reelection campaign is trying to negatively define Donald Trump in the public's eye.
Climate talks shift into high gear. Now words and definitions matter at COP28
Read full article: Climate talks shift into high gear. Now words and definitions matter at COP28The mood is about to shift, the hours grow longer and the already high sense of urgency somehow amp up even more as United Nations climate talks head into its final week.
At COP28, John Kerry unveils nuclear fusion strategy as a source of clean energy
Read full article: At COP28, John Kerry unveils nuclear fusion strategy as a source of clean energyThe United States will work with other governments to speed up efforts to make nuclear fusion a new source of carbon-free energy, U.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry said Tuesday, while in Dubai for U.N. climate talks.
Earth is running a fever. And UN climate talks are focusing on the contagious effect on human health
Read full article: Earth is running a fever. And UN climate talks are focusing on the contagious effect on human healthWith Planet Earth running a fever, U.N. climate talks have turned their focus on contagious effects on human health.
On 1st day, UN climate conference sets up fund for countries hit by disasters like flood and drought
Read full article: On 1st day, UN climate conference sets up fund for countries hit by disasters like flood and droughtNearly all the world’s nations finalized the creation of a fund to help compensate countries struggling to cope with loss and damage caused by climate change, seen as a major first-day breakthrough at this year’s U.N. climate conference as early cash started going into it.
Pressure builds to eliminate fossil fuel use as oil executive takes over climate talks
Read full article: Pressure builds to eliminate fossil fuel use as oil executive takes over climate talksThe pressure to phase out fossil fuels is mounting on the oil company chief who is leading fragile international climate negotiations in what some say are contradictory dual roles.
President Joe Biden plans to skip U.N. climate talks beginning this week in Dubai
Read full article: President Joe Biden plans to skip U.N. climate talks beginning this week in DubaiPresident Joe Biden plans to skip the upcoming climate talks in Dubai (which he has attended twice before), an event that is expected to draw heads of state and diplomats from more than 200 nations and the Vatican.
China's top diplomat raises hopes for improving US ties as he starts three-day visit to Washington
Read full article: China's top diplomat raises hopes for improving US ties as he starts three-day visit to WashingtonChina’s top diplomat says dialogue between Beijing and Washington should not only be resumed but deepened.
UNGA Briefing: Permanent observers, more Security Council and what else is going on at the UN
Read full article: UNGA Briefing: Permanent observers, more Security Council and what else is going on at the UNIt’s Day 3 of the U.N. General Assembly high-level meeting that brings world leaders together at U.N. headquarters in New York.
UN chief warns of 'gates of hell' in climate summit, but carbon polluting nations stay silent
Read full article: UN chief warns of 'gates of hell' in climate summit, but carbon polluting nations stay silentThe United Nations chief says Earth is facing a hellish problem in climate change and its leaders still aren’t doing nearly enough to curb carbon emissions that’s causing it.
Leaders see hope in tackling deadly climate change and public health problems together
Read full article: Leaders see hope in tackling deadly climate change and public health problems togetherExperts hope the sputtering global public health system and efforts to curb global warming through collaboration can combine to create a better system for handling the problem.
Africa Climate Summit links 'unfair' debt burden with calls to make continent's green assets pay off
Read full article: Africa Climate Summit links 'unfair' debt burden with calls to make continent's green assets pay offThe host of the first Africa Climate Summit says climate change is “relentlessly eating away” at Africa’s economic progress and it’s time to have a global conversation about a carbon tax on polluters.
The first Africa Climate Summit opens as hard-hit continent of 1.3B demands more say and financing
Read full article: The first Africa Climate Summit opens as hard-hit continent of 1.3B demands more say and financingThe first African Climate Summit is opening with heads of state and others asserting a stronger voice on a global issue that affects the continent of 1.3 billion people the most, even though they contribute to it the least.
China says it will work with US on climate change as long as political conditions are met
Read full article: China says it will work with US on climate change as long as political conditions are metChina’s vice president says his country is willing to work with Washington on reducing global warming as long as its political demands are met.
Climate envoy John Kerry meets with Chinese officials amid US push to stabilize rocky relations
Read full article: Climate envoy John Kerry meets with Chinese officials amid US push to stabilize rocky relationsU.S. climate envoy John Kerry has told China's top diplomat that President Joe Biden's administration is “very committed" to stabilizing relations between the world's two biggest economies.
Climate envoy John Kerry in Beijing talks as US seeks to raise China relations from historic low
Read full article: Climate envoy John Kerry in Beijing talks as US seeks to raise China relations from historic lowU.S. climate envoy John Kerry is holding talks with his Chinese counterpart in Beijing as the U.S. seeks to restore contacts with China amid disputes over trade, Taiwan, human rights and territorial claims.
US climate envoy John Kerry spars in heated exchanges with House Republicans ahead of Beijing trip
Read full article: US climate envoy John Kerry spars in heated exchanges with House Republicans ahead of Beijing tripU.S. climate envoy John Kerry has defended his negotiations with China during a grilling by House Republicans before he sets out on his next climate mission to Beijing.
George Soros' Open Society Foundations to lay off 40% of staff under son's new leadership
Read full article: George Soros' Open Society Foundations to lay off 40% of staff under son's new leadershipSeveral human rights organizations are concerned about Open Society Foundations plans to lay off 40% of their global staff as billionaire investor George Soros hands over leadership to his son.
Hollywood mogul acknowledges gifts to Netanyahu may have been 'excessive' in 2nd day of testimony
Read full article: Hollywood mogul acknowledges gifts to Netanyahu may have been 'excessive' in 2nd day of testimonyA billionaire Israeli movie mogul has taken the stand for a second day in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial.
Paris climate summit ends without a deal on global tax on shipping
Read full article: Paris climate summit ends without a deal on global tax on shippingThe Paris summit on finance and climate has wrapped up without a deal for a tax on the greenhouse gas emissions produced from international shipping.
Oil producers say tech will soon handle climate-wrecking fumes. US envoy Kerry says be skeptical
Read full article: Oil producers say tech will soon handle climate-wrecking fumes. US envoy Kerry says be skepticalU.S. climate envoy John Kerry is urging skepticism about claims that technological breakthroughs mean humans soon will be able to adequately capture the climate-wrecking fumes from burning fossil fuels.
Here's how Jordan's royal wedding will reverberate across the region and beyond
Read full article: Here's how Jordan's royal wedding will reverberate across the region and beyondJordan is set to host its biggest royal wedding in years as the country’s young Crown Prince Hussein exchanges vows with a daughter of one of Saudi Arabia’s wealthiest and most influential families.
Biden administration invests in carbon capture, upping pressure on industry to show results
Read full article: Biden administration invests in carbon capture, upping pressure on industry to show resultsThe Biden administration is announcing an investment of $251 million in carbon capture and storage projects in seven states.
Kerry challenges oil industry to prove its promised tech rescue for climate-wrecking emissions
Read full article: Kerry challenges oil industry to prove its promised tech rescue for climate-wrecking emissionsOil and gas producers talk up technological breakthroughs they say will soon allow the world to drill and burn fossil fuels without worsening global warming.
Climate talks see push for global renewable energy target
Read full article: Climate talks see push for global renewable energy targetGermany has called for governments around the world to work on setting an ambitious target for renewable energy that would “ring in the end of the fossil fuel age” and help prevent dangerous global warming.
Jet in deadly flight may have had 'trim issues': NTSB
Read full article: Jet in deadly flight may have had 'trim issues': NTSBOfficials say a corporate jet may have experienced stability problems before the severe buffeting that caused the death of a woman who served in prominent posts in two presidential administrations.
At Davos, Thunberg visit spotlights lack of climate action
Read full article: At Davos, Thunberg visit spotlights lack of climate actionProminent climate activists including Greta Thunberg and Vanessa Nakate are condemning corporate VIPs and political leaders in Davos, Switzerland, for prioritizing short-term profits from fossil fuels over people affected by the climate crisis.
John Kerry tells AP he backs UAE oil chief overseeing COP28
Read full article: John Kerry tells AP he backs UAE oil chief overseeing COP28U.S. climate envoy John Kerry backs the United Arab Emirates’ decision to appoint the CEO of a state-run oil company to preside over the upcoming U.N. climate negotiations in Dubai, citing his work on renewable energy projects.
Venezuela's Maduro enters 2023 seeking global recognition
Read full article: Venezuela's Maduro enters 2023 seeking global recognitionNearly a decade since inheriting Venezuela's leadership, President Nicolás Maduro is working to regain the international recognition he lost when his 2018 re-election was deemed a sham by many.
UN climate deal: Calamity cash, but no new emissions cuts
Read full article: UN climate deal: Calamity cash, but no new emissions cutsNegotiators have approved an historic deal to create a fund for compensating poor nations that are victims of extreme weather worsened by rich countries’ carbon pollution.
Ghanian girl cuts through jargon, delivers message at COP27
Read full article: Ghanian girl cuts through jargon, delivers message at COP27During a session at the U.N. climate summit in Egypt, 10-year-old Nakeeyat Dramani Sam told attendees that rich nations should compensate developing countries' climate impacts.
Indonesia signs deals to accelerate clean energy transition
Read full article: Indonesia signs deals to accelerate clean energy transitionIndonesia has signed deals with international lenders and major economies that will bring billions of dollars in funding to help the country increase its use of renewable energy.
African nations demand more money for removing emissions
Read full article: African nations demand more money for removing emissionsAfrican nations want to increase how much money they receive from schemes that offset greenhouse gas emissions and are looking for ways to address the issue at U.N. climate talks currently underway in Egypt.
UN climate talks reach halftime with key issues unresolved
Read full article: UN climate talks reach halftime with key issues unresolvedAs the U.N. climate talks in Egypt reached the half-way point, negotiators are still working on draft agreements before ministers arrive next week to push for a substantial deal at the end.
US plan to tap businesses for green finance meets resistance
Read full article: US plan to tap businesses for green finance meets resistanceU.S. climate envoy John Kerry unveiled a plan at the COP27 climate summit to make it easier for private corporations to send cash to the developing world in exchange for looking green at home.
US to climate summit: American big steps won't be repealed
Read full article: US to climate summit: American big steps won't be repealedU.S. President Joe Biden is coming to international climate talks in Egypt with a message that historic American action to fight climate change won’t shift into reverse, unlike what happened twice before when Democrats lost power.
King Charles III signals his reign will offer change of tone
Read full article: King Charles III signals his reign will offer change of toneAs the United Kingdom mourns a beloved queen, the nation is already wondering how King Charles III will reign and whether his monarchy will depart from the traditions of his mother.
In book, ex-US prosecutor from NY derides Trump-era meddling
Read full article: In book, ex-US prosecutor from NY derides Trump-era meddlingIn a new book, the man who was U.S. attorney in Manhattan during over half of Donald Trump's presidency says he was repeatedly pressured by Justice Department officials to use his office to aid them politically.
G20 environment ministers in Bali spur global climate action
Read full article: G20 environment ministers in Bali spur global climate actionEnvironment officials from the Group of 20 leading rich and developing nations have met on Indonesia’s resort island of Bali for talks on climate action and the global impact of the war in Ukraine, with Indonesia’s environment minister saying the world is already facing a climate crisis.
China and US spar over climate on Twitter
Read full article: China and US spar over climate on TwitterThe world’s two biggest emitters of greenhouse gases are sparring on Twitter over climate policy, with China asking if the U.S. can deliver on the landmark climate legislation signed into law by President Joe Biden this week.
'We're back, baby': New bill boosts US climate credibility
Read full article: 'We're back, baby': New bill boosts US climate credibilityThe U.S. has renewed credibility on global climate issues and will be able to inspire other nations in their own efforts, experts say, after the Democrats pushed their big economic bill through the Senate on Sunday.
EXPLAINER: On China, US and climate, action, not talk is key
Read full article: EXPLAINER: On China, US and climate, action, not talk is keyChina has cut off climate talks with the U.S. — imperiling future global climate negotiations, but not necessarily blunting the impacts of significant climate actions at home in both countries.
Climate aid, war fallout feature at Berlin climate talks
Read full article: Climate aid, war fallout feature at Berlin climate talksOfficials from 40 countries are meeting in Berlin to discuss how to stay focused on fighting climate change while the world reels from the economic fallout of the pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Kerry: Despite setbacks at home, US to make climate goals
Read full article: Kerry: Despite setbacks at home, US to make climate goalsU.S. climate envoy John Kerry says setbacks for President Joe Biden’s climate efforts at home have “slowed the pace” of some of the commitments from other countries to cut climate-wrecking fossil fuel pollution in diplomacy abroad.
Biden aims at China in new illegal fishing policy framework
Read full article: Biden aims at China in new illegal fishing policy frameworkThe Biden administration is stepping up efforts to combat illegal fishing by China and ordering federal agencies to better coordinate amongst themselves in a bid to promote sustainable exploitation of the world’s oceans.
UN chief: National selfishness delaying global oceans deal
Read full article: UN chief: National selfishness delaying global oceans dealU.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says some countries won’t accept that the world’s oceans belong to everyone and their “egoism” is holding up a global agreement on protecting these vast tracts of the planet.
Tribute for late VA chief Max Cleland, who lost limbs in war
Read full article: Tribute for late VA chief Max Cleland, who lost limbs in warPresident Joe Biden and three former presidents have paid tribute to late Veterans Administration chief and U.S. senator Max Cleland, who lost limbs while serving in Vietnam.
At Davos, Kerry cites progress on China-US climate group
Read full article: At Davos, Kerry cites progress on China-US climate groupJohn Kerry, America’s top official on climate change, says that the U.S. and China are making progress on putting together a group of experts from both countries to work toward quickly reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Davos returns from pandemic with Ukraine, climate in mind
Read full article: Davos returns from pandemic with Ukraine, climate in mindAfter a nearly 2-1/2-year hiatus, the Swiss town of Davos is set to again host global elites from business, government and activist groups for the World Economic Forum.
US vice president, top officials visit UAE to pay respects
Read full article: US vice president, top officials visit UAE to pay respectsVice President Kamala Harris has led a high-powered American delegation to the United Arab Emirates to pay respects to the federation’s late ruler and meet with the newly ascended president.
Raimondo: Inquiry on solar imports follows the law
Read full article: Raimondo: Inquiry on solar imports follows the lawCommerce Secretary Gina Raimondo pushed back forcefully Wednesday against critics — including some within the Biden administration — who say a government investigation of solar imports from Southeast Asia is hindering President Joe Biden’s ambitious climate goals.
Madeleine Albright honored by Biden, other world leaders
Read full article: Madeleine Albright honored by Biden, other world leadersWorld leaders and the U.S. political and foreign policy elite joyously remembered America's first female secretary of state as mourners paid their respects to the late Madeleine Albright.