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How does climate change lead to extreme weather? Yahoo News Explains
Climate change is becoming impossible to ignore. In 2021, an estimated four in 10 Americans lived in counties struck by weather disasters. But how exactly does climate change lead to extreme weather? Yahoo News explains.
NewsYahoo News UKLabour MP claims 'flippant' Tory joked that 'the world's gonna burn'
Nadia Whittome said she overheard a Conservative MP joking about climate change ahead of a COP26 debate in the House of Commons.
NewsYahoo News UKGlasgow to ban all cars from city centre within five years
The move comes as part of Scotland’s wider net zero target of 2045.
NewsThe GuardianIndigenous women speak out at Cop26 rally: ‘Femicide is linked to ecocide’
Indigenous women speak out at Cop26 rally: ‘Femicide is linked to ecocide’. Activists tell of how extractive industries are intertwined with violence against women and girls
NewsThe GuardianCar firms agree at Cop26 to end sale of fossil fuel vehicles by 2040
Car firms agree at Cop26 to end sale of fossil fuel vehicles by 2040. But ‘landmark agreement’ signed by 24 countries also notable for absences of major manufacturers
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Buttigieg responds to criticism of remarks on institutional racism
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joins Yahoo News Senior Climate Editor Ben Adler at the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland, to talk about infrastructure and the future of mass transportation. During the discussion, Buttigieg responds to conservative backlash over comments he had made Monday, in which he correctly linked the history of highways to institutional racism. "To me, the issue is not in what year did somebody create this problem," Buttigieg says. "If people in 2021 are suffering from a discriminatory policy funded by the federal government, then we as the federal government have a responsibility to fix it."
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Pelosi touts Build Back Better bill at COP26
Speaking to the press at the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi talked about components of the Build Back Better legislation that aim to fight climate change.
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AOC at COP26: ‘America is back’ as a leader in climate action
On Tuesday, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., spoke at an event during COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland, saying the U.S. is once again on the world stage as a leader in climate action.
NewsThe Guardian1bn people will suffer extreme heat at just 2C heating, say scientists
1bn people will suffer extreme heat at just 2C heating, say scientists. Climate crisis is driving up deadly combination of temperature and humidity, says study released at Cop26
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‘Tuvalu is literally sinking’: Island nation sounds red alert for climate change
As world powers negotiate measures to curb global temperature rise at the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland, representatives of one island nation say that, for their people, the disaster is already here. Tuvalu Minister of Finance Seve Paeniu joins Yahoo News Senior Editor David Knowles at COP26 to discuss the effort to secure Tuvalu’s future.
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USAID head acknowledges corruption as hurdle in climate change funding for developing nations
In an interview with Yahoo News, Samantha Power, administrator for the United States Agency for International Development, said President Biden's pledge to donate $3 billion annually to help developing nations adapt to climate change was a crucial commitment, and addressed corruption as a hurdle in some countries.
NewsThe IndependentCop26: UK pledges £290 million to help countries prepare for climate change
The UK will kick off the final week of Cop26 with a push for the world to be ‘climate resilient’ by 2030
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Democratic U.S. senators on climate change in their states: 'It's getting worse over time'
At the COP26 summit, Sens. Ben Cardin, Tom Carper, Martin Heinrich and Jeff Merkley share with Yahoo News some of the biggest climate change issues in their states.
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COP26: What we’ve learned so far and what’s next
With the first week of the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland, now over, the clock is ticking for world leaders to reach a meaningful agreement to curb global temperature rise and reduce greenhouse emissions. Yahoo News' Eve Hartley and David Knowles explain what COP26 has accomplished so far and what to expect as the summit draws to a close.
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What are the health risks of climate change?
Extreme heat and deteriorating air quality combined with stress can put a strain on the human body. The World Health Organization estimates that climate change contributes to more than 150,000 deaths a year, and projects that number will double by 2030. Yahoo News explains the health risks posed by climate change.
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Greta Thunberg storms out of COP26 event: 'Thanks for greenwashing'
On day three of the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland, Swedish activist Greta Thunberg abruptly exited a panel discussion on the role of finance in protecting forests and supporting the rights of Indigenous peoples and local communities. Following a statement from Samuel A. Jinapor, a representative of the Ghanian Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Thunberg walked across the stage, shouting, "Thanks for greenwashing," before leaving the room.
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How will climate change the world between now and 2050?
In the next 30 years, climate change will profoundly affect life on Earth. According to research published by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, if the world does not reduce its carbon dioxide emissions to net zero by 2050, the effects will be devastating. Yahoo News explains how the world could change in the next three decades.
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How do plastic waste and pollution affect health?
The improper disposal of waste into oceans and waterways is one of the world’s main environmental problems. Toxic materials, plastics and sewage released into our rivers and seas contaminate fish and other sea life and harm the people who consume them as food. Yahoo News explains how water pollution can lead to negative health effects.
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Who is Greta Thunberg?
By now you’ve probably heard of Greta Thunberg, a young activist at the forefront of the movement to address climate change. But where did she come from? Yahoo News explains how Thunberg went from skipping school for protests to being an international icon.
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What is the People's Climate Movement?
Since 2014, dozens of climate activist groups in the United States have joined to form what they call the People’s Climate Movement. Yahoo News explains how and why they came together and what they hope to accomplish in the fight against climate change.
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Biden says it was a 'big mistake' for China's president not to go to the Glasgow summit
Speaking to the press at the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland, President Biden said it was a “big mistake” for Chinese President Xi Jinping not to attend the summit.
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What is the Paris Agreement?
The Paris Agreement is an international treaty on climate change which has been ratified by 191 countries and the European Union. At the COP26 Conference in Glasgow, leaders will set out the actions they will take to reach the goals of the agreement.Here are the key points.
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What is net zero?
Net zero is an important strategy to tackle climate change and reduce global warming. It’s included in the 2015 Paris Agreement with many parties promising to reach net zero by 2050. Find out what it means in practice.
EntertainmentYahoo Celebrity UKLeonardo DiCaprio makes appearance at COP26 climate change summit in Glasgow
The actor joined world leaders to discuss the fight against climate change.
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Biden presses nations to reduce methane emissions 30% by 2030
At an event at the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland, President Biden pushed for nations to decrease methane emissions by 30 percent by the end of “this decisive decade.” Biden also announced steps the U.S. will take to reduce such greenhouse gas emissions.
