Over a Dozen Climate Activists Denied Entry to Poland Amid Crackdown
Civil society says the Polish government is violating human rights and undermining the global climate negotiations by denying entry or deporting climate advocates.
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Researchers Find ‘Startling’ Amounts of Plastic in the Bodies of Sea Turtle Hatchlings
Plastic pollution in the ocean is a growing threat to the survival of sea turtles.
How to Feed the World Without Breaking the Paris Agreement
The world's population is expected to balloon to nearly 10 billion by midcentury.
The World Bank Makes History on Climate Finance, and Other Highlights From Week One at COP24
Highlights from the first week of the 2018 United Nations climate summit in Poland.
At COP24, the Shipping Giant Maersk Is Leading the Way to Zero Emissions
Left out of the Paris Agreement in 2015, the shipping industry is finally joining the rest of the world on the path to decarbonization.
The West Virginia Speaker of the House Has Conflicts of Interest With the Natural Gas Industry
Roger Hanshaw, a Republican lawyer from Clay County, represents natural gas companies and gas industry lobby groups in his private legal practice while voting on measures that directly affect their businesses.
‘The Virus Is Spreading’: A Conversation With Harjeet Singh at COP24
A veteran climate finance expert explains the funding questions that could make or break the Paris rulebook.
Should Corporations That Pollute Have Any Influence at Climate Summits?
Corporations with large carbon footprints tend to undermine global efforts to solve the climate crisis, according to climate advocates.
Climate Finance Increased After the Paris Agreement
There are concerns that the boost may be short-lived as populist governments shun climate aid.
What Influence Will Populism Have on the U.N. Climate Conference?
Experts argue that the political structure of populist nationalism makes introducing policies to reduce, or mitigate, emissions in democracies difficult.