Why It’s Vital for the U.N. to Agree on a Plan for Loss and Damage
Advocates say an agreement on Loss and Damage is crucial for less-wealthy countries. But where's the cash?
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What You Leave Behind When You Relocate After Climate Change
In the wake of Cyclone Winston, nearly every village on Koro Island is relocating further inland.
Viewfinder: Flash Floods Hit Greece
A man helps evacuate a woman from a flooded street in Mandra, Greece, on November 16th, 2017.
Can Innovative Knowledge Systems Help Cities Prepare for Natural Disasters?
Recent extreme weather events show how the outdated and imperfect information systems used by cities exacerbates the devastation.
Nineteen Nations Vow to Phase Out Coal at U.N. Climate Conference
Officials from the alliance hope to more than double their number by next year's meeting.
Backed by Industry Cash, the House Committee on Natural Resources Hands the Public Lands to Oil and Gas Interests
Nineteen Republicans voted the Secure American Energy Act out of committee this month. They've collectively received millions from oil and gas interests.
A Rare ‘Medicane’ Is Forming in Europe Right Now
As the globe continues to warm, these weird Mediterranean hurricanes will only become more intense.
Chatting With Fijians About Climate Change: ‘Sixty Years, and This Will Be All Under Water’
The rainy season seems to have arrived early in Western Fiji, but not every farmer is relieved.
Searching for Potable Water in the ‘Salad Bowl’ of Fiji
Fiji's Sigatoka River valley has been spared from the drought besetting Western Fiji, but the farmers still lack consistent access to potable water.
America’s Mortifying Performance at the Bonn Climate Talks
The U.S. delegation pushed nuclear and coal. The rest of the world rolled its eyes.