Sign up to receive free Climate change updates We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email summarizing the latest Climate change news every morning. In New York, UN secretary-general António Guterres criticized world leaders for being “decades behind” in transitioning away from fossil fuels during the UN’s first climate ambition day. Guterres stated, “We must …
In a powerful speech on Wednesday, the Secretary-General of the United Nations declared that “humanity has opened the gates to hell” and emphasized that the global efforts to combat climate change are inadequate compared to the enormity of the challenge. This statement by U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres aims to capture the alarming situation of the …
By Adam Beam and Amy Taxin | Associated Press In a move that has drawn attention to the issue of water rights in California, regulators ordered Arrowhead, one of the oldest bottled water brands in the country, to stop using certain natural springs that it has relied on for over a century. The brand, which …
“The Middle East has oil, China has rare earths,” proclaimed former Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping in 1987 during his visit to Baotou, Inner Mongolia, where one of China’s largest rare earth deposits is located. While rare earths can be found around the world, China has been the most successful in exploiting them. Over three decades …
A thrilling event unfolded at Walt Disney World on Monday, as an unexpected visitor made an appearance. It wasn’t part of a country jamboree, but rather a black bear that caused quite a stir. In the morning, nearly half of the park had to be closed when the bear was spotted perched in a tree …
In the small town of Sedan, Kansas, James Rainbolt is facing a problem he can’t solve. As the lack of rain continues to cause a persistent drought, Rainbolt, who runs a public wholesale water supply district, is watching the local water supply dry up. The drought has become so severe that it’s now threatening the …
The EU’s Green Deal Faces Setbacks and Resistance The European Union’s plan to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, known as the Green Deal, is facing challenges and delays. Industry, farmers, and companies, burdened by high inflation and increased energy costs after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, are critical of the plan. The EU’s dependence on …
NEW YORK ― Prince William arrived in New York on Monday and did something unexpected that most New Yorkers would never consider. The Prince of Wales ventured into the East River wearing waders, with the iconic Manhattan skyline as his backdrop. This endeavor was part of an event organized by the Billion Oyster Project, a …
California lawmakers passed several groundbreaking climate and environment bills in their recent legislative session. One notable bill requires major corporations to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions, a first-of-its-kind initiative. Other bills seek to restrict oil drilling along the coast, facilitate offshore wind projects, and protect Joshua trees. These bills now require Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature …
Receive free Brazil updates We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest Brazil news every morning. The writer is finance minister of Brazil When we assumed office less than a year ago, Brazil was in a state of disarray. Economic growth was slowing down, mounting debt concerns were evident, and real …