The Return of the Jaguar in the Yucatán Peninsula

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Thanks to Mexican conservation efforts, the jaguar is making a comeback in the Yucatán Peninsula. A traveler ventures into its habitat in the tropical jungles surrounding an ancient Maya city. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/08/travel/jaguars-mexico-yucatan.html

At COP27, World Leaders Urge Faster Action on Climate Change

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment On the first day of COP27, the U.N. climate talks, world leaders urged each other to move faster to cut the pollution that is warming the planet while recognizing the war in Ukraine’s global energy effects and the unequal effects of climate change to date. Read […]

Even as Egypt Hosts Climate Summit, Selling Fossil Fuels Is a Priority

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Desperate for cash as the fallout from the Ukraine war batters its economy, Egypt has been conserving natural gas at home to sell to Europe. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/07/world/middleeast/egypt-climate-cop27-natural-gas.html

How Belize Cut Its Debt by Fighting Global Warming

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Developing nations are reducing their debt by pledging to protect their resources in financial deals that could give them a bigger role in the fight against climate change. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/07/world/americas/belize-coral-reef-preservation.html

Switzerland Is Paying Poorer Nations to Cut Emissions on Its Behalf

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The agreements raise concerns that other countries will follow suit, delaying more difficult cuts of greenhouse gas emissions in wealthier nations. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/07/climate/switzerland-emissions-ghana-peru-ukraine-georgia.html

The World’s Most-Visited Glaciers Could Soon Be Gone

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The U.N.’s cultural agency warns that ice sheets on Kilimanjaro, in the Dolomites and in Yosemite and Yellowstone may disappear by 2050, highlighting travel’s impact on climate change. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/07/travel/glaciers-melting-unesco.html

Jailed Activist in Egypt Escalates Hunger Strike as COP27 Begins

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Alaa Abd El Fattah, an activist and software developer, has been imprisoned for most of the last nine years over his condemnations of Egypt’s authoritarian government. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/07/climate/alaa-abd-el-fattah-cop27-hunger-strike-egypt.html

Countries Made Bold Climate Promises Last Year. How Are They Doing?

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment At last year’s U.N. climate summit in Glasgow, world leaders pledged to halt deforestation, phase out fossil fuel subsidies and offer up more climate aid. Following through has been tough. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/07/climate/glasgow-climate-promises.html

Michael Bloomberg announces a new initiative to phase out coal in 25 countries.

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The goal is to see coal plants retired in many developing countries by 2040, with some wealthier countries ending coal use by 2030. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/07/climate/michael-bloomberg-announces-a-new-initiative-to-phase-out-coal-in-25-countries.html

Climate Conference to Debate Whether Rich Nations Will Pay for Damage

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment For the first time, the conference agenda will officially include the divisive issue of compensation by large nations responsible for the bulk of emissions. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/06/world/africa/climate-talks-cop27-egypt.html

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