Hurricane Ian is all but certain to join a growing list of very costly storms.
Tag: Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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Who pays for climate havoc?
There’s growing grievance against a global system that saddles developing countries with debt after extreme weather disasters.
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A global ‘disconnect’ in full view
World leaders gathered in New York this week. Developing countries took the opportunity to demand more support and stronger action.
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World Bank Leader, Accused of Climate Denial, Offers a New Response
David Malpass touched off a furor, including calls for his removal, when he refused to acknowledge that fossil fuels are warming the planet. On Thursday, he restated his position.
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Senate Ratifies Kigali Amendment, the Global Pact to Curb Hydrofluorocarbons
In a bipartisan vote, lawmakers voted to join an international agreement to phase out the hydrofluorocarbons commonly found in refrigerators and air-conditioners.