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As COP28 negotiators wrestle with fossil fuels, activists urge them to remember what's at stake

As COP28 negotiators wrestle with fossil fuels, activists urge them to remember what's at stake

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — In the bustling halls where global climate talks are being held, onetime farmer Joseph Kenson Sakala of Malawi is sharing the story of how fossil fuel development upended his life — and hoping that negotiators liste
At least $2.1 billion in new funds pledged at COP28, as foundations focus on health and agriculture

At least $2.1 billion in new funds pledged at COP28, as foundations focus on health and agriculture

With the United Nations climate talks wrapping up in Dubai, foundations and other funders pledged at least $2.1 billion in new financing to reduce climate impacts, especially from agriculture , and increasing help for vulnerable communities.
Poor countries need trillions of dollars to go green. A long-shot effort aims to generate the cash

Poor countries need trillions of dollars to go green. A long-shot effort aims to generate the cash

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A large, long-shot effort is being developed to mobilize money to save Planet Earth.
Police and customs seize live animals, horns and ivory in global wildlife trafficking operation

Police and customs seize live animals, horns and ivory in global wildlife trafficking operation

PARIS (AP) — Interpol and the World Customs Organization said Tuesday they seized 53 primates, four big cats and more than 1,300 birds, as well as some 300 kilograms of ivory, thousands of turtle eggs, and rhino horns, leopard skins, and lion teeth a

Australians prepare for their first cyclone of the season

BRISBANE, Australia: (AP) — Residents have begun evacuating and battening down homes and businesses as the first tropical cyclone of Australia’s season is forecast to cross the northeast coast on Wednesday, bringing destructive winds and flooding rai
As COP28 nears finish, critics say proposal 'doesn't even come close' to what's needed on climate

As COP28 nears finish, critics say proposal 'doesn't even come close' to what's needed on climate

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Negotiators from around the world haggled deep into the night to try to strike a deal to halt global warming at United Nations climate talks, with Western powers and vulnerable developing countries worried that a pr
Two Nashville churches, wrecked by tornadoes years apart, lean on each other in storms' wake

Two Nashville churches, wrecked by tornadoes years apart, lean on each other in storms' wake

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — After a March 2020 tornado destroyed the Rev. Jacques Boyd’s Nashville church, his friend, the Rev. Vincent Johnson, lent him space to worship in.
Long-awaited bill would give First Nations 'tools and powers' to protect water: Hajdu

Long-awaited bill would give First Nations 'tools and powers' to protect water: Hajdu

OTTAWA — The Liberal government tabled much-anticipated legislation Monday that aims to improve water quality in First Nations communities, improve collaboration on water protection and codify a new First Nations-led commission.
New Mexico, the No. 2 oil-producing US state, braces for possible end to income bonanza

New Mexico, the No. 2 oil-producing US state, braces for possible end to income bonanza

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A windfall in government income from petroleum production is slowing down but far from over in New Mexico as the nation's No.
New N.W.T. premier to focus on emergency readiness, working with Indigenous leaders

New N.W.T. premier to focus on emergency readiness, working with Indigenous leaders

YELLOWKNIFE — Few understand better the growing need for communities to be prepared for emergencies and disasters than the new premier of the Northwest Territories. R.J.
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