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Written by: Kimberly White
The United States will provide $1 billion to the United Nations' Green Climate Fund.
President Joe Biden announced that the U.S. would resume its contributions to the UN's flagship climate fund following a six-year hiatus with a...
Written by: Kimberly White
A Montana judge has blocked an air quality permit for a controversial natural gas power plant, citing climate change concerns.
State District Judge Michael Moses canceled the air quality permit for a natural gas power plant currently...
Written by: Christopher Bonasia
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The IPCC’s most recent installment, deemed a “final warning” by some, outlines how humanity’s actions over the last 200 years have caused a temperature rise of 1.1°C above...
Written by: Karen A. Spiller and Prakash Kashwan
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Written by: Kimberly White
The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a landmark resolution seeking an advisory opinion on the issue of climate change and human rights from the world's highest court.
Led by the Pacific Island nation of Vanuatu, the...
Written by: Christian Betancourt
In 1939, bright yellow buses became the symbol for students traveling to school. Today, the buses alleviate traffic congestion while taking millions of children to school daily.
But most of them are powered by diesel, which harms the environment...
In honor of International Women’s Month, The Planetary Press is highlighting women around the globe who are driving positive change for our planet and global community. Today, we are thrilled to introduce you to Co-Founder and Executive Director of...
Written by: Johnny Wood
The future of the planet’s young people is tied to the future of the planet, according to a new UK government report.A new research paper from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office called Addressing the Climate,...
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