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Gov't report sees drastic climate change impact in U.S. – NYT
Americans are feeling the effects of climate change right now says the report by 13 federal agencies not yet released or approved by President Donald Trump s administration
G20: Compromise on climate change, but at what cost?
G20 countries manage to avoid a total bust up with Donald Trump over climate change leaving the door open for Washington to return to the Paris Agreement
Global companies pledge transparency on climate risk
Recommendations by the Task Force on Climate related Financial Disclosures should help shareholders determine if businesses are aligned with the global shift toward a low carbon economy
Trump moves to roll back Obama climate measures
UPDATED Some experts and environmental groups warn Trump s order could be the opening salvo of an effort to undermine internationally agreed targets under the Paris Climate Accord
Senate concurs in Paris climate deal ratification
UPDATED Voting 22 0 senators seal the Philippines ratification of the landmark international agreement on climate change
Duterte signs Paris climate deal
UPDATED The Office of the President submits the signed Instrument of Accession to the Senate for concurrence on Wednesday March 1
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, December 6, 2016
Hello Here s a round up of news you need to know this Tuesday
Gore meeting latest sign Trump softening on climate?
I had a lengthy and very productive session with the president elect Gore says It was a sincere search for areas of common ground
Ramos to gov't: Ratify climate deal or Filipinos will suffer
Former president Fidel V Ramos wants President Rodrigo Duterte to approve the climate deal so the Senate may ratify it because it would advance the interests of Filipinos
India ratifies historic Paris climate change pact
3rd UPDATE The UN US and France all hail India s move with UN chief Ban Ki moon saying it builds on the continued strong political momentum
France becomes first major nation to ratify UN climate deal
UPDATED But French President Francois Hollande says the UN deal will not come into force unless at least 55 countries responsible for at least 55 of global greenhouse gas emissions ratify it
Fiji envoy elected UN General Assembly chief
It is the first time a representative from the Pacific island states was chosen for the largely honorific post in the UN s 71 year history
PH welcomes historic Paris Agreement – Palace
The Philippines also pledges to bring Filipinos together and engage them in building disaster resilient communities
Climate deal a diplomatic coup for France
From the gourmet tofu sandwiches to the subtle handling of negotiations the French hosts of the UN climate conference have been showered with praise
Obama: Historic accord could mark 'turning point' for global warming
The Paris agreement establishes the enduring framework the world needs to solve the climate crisis
#COP21: Nations agree on historic global climate pact
UPDATED Negotiators from 195 parties formally adopt a global climate pact that aims to curb global warming and avert a planet wide disaster
Earth needs leaders who believe in climate science – Kerry
Kerry: We are going to make Paris the demarcation point where we begin to get the job done to save the planet period
Paris climate talks: Why women?
This week all eyes are on Paris as world leaders wrap up their motives to save the planet But will women s voices be heard in Paris?
Australian minister apologizes for Pacific 'lapping waves' quip
I made a mistake I apologize to anyone who has taken offense
Climate: France hikes pressure in 'pre-agreement' call
UPDATED French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius warned against temptations to leave a breakthrough for the very end a problem that has bedeviled climate negotiations for over two decades
Philippines: Poster child for Paris climate talks?
President Benigno Aquino III and his French counterpart François Hollande are expected to initiate a call in Manila for other countries to sign a climate deal in December 2015
NGOs: UN Climate Summit not enough to change climate course
We saw some positive signs but all in all the pledges were not ambitious enough to keep up with the demand of climate scientists and advocates alike
