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US special climate envoy John Kerry speaks with China's special climate envoy Xie Zhenhua on the final day of COP26

COP26 Outcome Hinged On Handful Of Key Issues

COP26 outcome hinged on handful of key issues

Thunberg Denounces COP26 Deal, UN Chief Warns 'Catastrophe' Close

For Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, the real work continues beyond the conference

Thunberg denounces COP26 deal, UN chief warns 'catastrophe' close

Ole! Bullfights Return In Peru After Lengthy Pandemic Pause

Peruvian bullfighters Andres Roca Rey is seen during the Senor de los Milagros festival at the Acho arena in Lima in 2016

Ole! Bullfights return in Peru after lengthy pandemic pause

climate activists demonstrate outside the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow on November 12

COP26 Strikes Hard-fought Deal But UN Says 'Not Enough'

COP26 strikes hard-fought deal but UN says 'not enough'

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Protesters have gathered in Glasgow to keep up the pressure

Nations Inch Towards Climate Deal At COP26

Nations inch towards climate deal at COP26

The annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit brings together leaders from 21 nations, including US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping

APEC To Cut Vaccine Tariffs, Mulls US Hosting Offer

APEC to cut vaccine tariffs, mulls US hosting offer

After resolving a dispute over steel tariffs with the European Union, the United States is looking to do the same with Japan

US, Japan Launch Talks To Resolve Steel, Aluminum Tariffs: Official

US, Japan launch talks to resolve steel, aluminum tariffs: official

A Collared Puffbird of the Amazon rainforest

Amazon Birds Becoming Smaller, Longer-winged Due To Climate Change

Amazon birds becoming smaller, longer-winged due to climate change

Delegates are charged with keeping the Paris Agreement temperature goals alive even as climate-driven disasters hit countries the world over

UK Turns Pessimistic As COP26 Misses Deadline

UK turns pessimistic as COP26 misses deadline

A lot of the dumping is believed to be done at night, by contractors

In Divided Cyprus, UN Sees Environment As Unifier

In divided Cyprus, UN sees environment as unifier

US actor Matthew McConaughey's outlaw bona fides are well established in his new book "Greenlights"

Surgeon General Says Matthew McConaughey Is Wrong About COVID Being Harmless To Kids

Matthew McConaughey has drawn ire recently for his opposition to COVID-19 vaccine mandates for children after vaccinations were approved for kids aged 5-11. The U.S. Surgeon General though responds that the Hollywood star is wrong and COVID-19 remains deadly for children.

Energy experts predict that more ambitious climate action from world leaders will significantly increase companies' use of a tribunal mechanism

Governments Risk 'Trillions' In Fossil Fuel Climate Litigation

Governments risk 'trillions' in fossil fuel climate litigation

Air shows usually serve as a platform for companies to announce orders of aircraft, but expectations are muted in Dubai.

Climate And Covid Recovery Loom Large Over Dubai Air Show

Climate and Covid recovery loom large over Dubai air show

Moon orbiting Earth from 3.9 million miles

This 'Quasi-Satellite' Asteroid May Have Been A Part Of The Moon: Study

It can only be observed using large telescopes for two week every April.

Black-Footed Ferret/Rarest Mammal in North America

Black-Footed Ferret: 'Rarest Mammal In North America' Appears In Colorado Garage [Watch]

Black-footed ferrets are adorable, but they're quite fierce.

Adaptation costs are significantly higher than previously estimated, according to a draft IPCC report

World Needs Trillions To Face Climate Threat: Draft UN Report

World needs trillions to face climate threat: draft UN report

Fisherman William Alvarez cuts off the poisonous spines from a lionfish while cleaning it to prepare ceviche that he sells to tourists on the beach of Chichiviriche de la Costa, Vargas state, Venezuela, on October 30, 2021

Lionfish -- An Invasive Menace Terrorizing Venezuela's Coast

Lionfish -- an invasive menace terrorizing Venezuela's coast

The surprise declaration unveiled late Wednesday by envoys John Kerry and Xie Zhenhua said the world's two largest emitters "recognise the seriousness and urgency of the climate crisis"

COP26 Told Climate Pledges 'Hollow' Without Fossil Fuel Phase Out

COP26 told climate pledges 'hollow' without fossil fuel phase out

Queen Elizabeth II attended last year's ceremony at the Cenotaph, which commemorates military veterans and the fallen in all conflicts since World War Ithe First World War and services across Commonwealth countries remember servicemen and women who have

Queen Elizabeth II To Attend Remembrance Sunday Ceremony

Queen Elizabeth II to attend Remembrance Sunday ceremony

US President Joe Biden (L) and Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) are expected to meet for a virtual summit

Biden, Xi Expected To Hold Virtual Summit On Monday: US Media

Biden, Xi expected to hold virtual summit on Monday: US media

This handout picture obtained from Northwestern University on November 10, 2021 shows a longitudinal spinal cord section treated with the most bioactive therapeutic scaffold; regenerated axons (red) regrew within the lesion

New Class Of Drug Reverses Paralysis In Mice

New class of drug reverses paralysis in mice

People push carts with vegetables for distribution during a food drive in Yangon

Beans Over Bacon: New Study Explains How Plant Fats Lower Your Stroke Risks

A new study has found that a diet heavy on animal fats led to an increased risk of suffering a stroke, but one with more plant-based fats reduced those chances.

Frog

Mysterious Frog Species Has Teeth On Lower Jaw, Defies Re-Evolution Principle

Last observed in 1996, the species is already feared extinct.

Commitments made so far at COP26 could still lead to "catastrophic" warming of as much as 2.7C by 2100, according to the UN

Scientists Appeal For Immediate Climate Action At COP26

Scientists appeal for immediate climate action at COP26

President Xi Jinping is widely seen as the most powerful Chinese leader since Mao Zedong

Top Chinese Communist Party Members Pass Historic Resolution

Top Chinese Communist Party members pass historic resolution

China has pledged to peak its coal consumption by 2030 and go carbon-neutral by 2060

US-China Climate Pact: What Does It Mean For Beijing?

US-China climate pact: What does it mean for Beijing?

A rowing boat lies grounded on the exposed lake bed of Syria's Duwaysat Dam reservoir after it dried up completely for the first time in its 27-year history

Syria Reservoir Dries Up For First Time

Syria reservoir dries up for first time

New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern invited Stepehn Colbert to bring some levity to the APEC summit

'Stoked' Colbert Livens Up APEC After Ardern Invite

'Stoked' Colbert livens up APEC after Ardern invite

Australia's conservative government has boasted it will sell coal for as long as anyone is buying

Australia's Coal Country Looks To A Less Sooty Future

Australia's coal country looks to a less sooty future

Wednesday's text was the first indication of where nations are 10 days into the COP26 talks in Glasgow

China, US Unveil Surprise Climate Pact At COP26 Summit

China, US unveil surprise climate pact at COP26 summit

Child Eating Cereal

Eating Problems In Young Children May Indicate Developmental Delay Risk: Study

Diagnosing developmental disorders early is key to getting children the help they need.

Studying/Writing/Homeschooled

Homeschooled Adolescents Less Likely To Finish College But Have 'Greater Character Strengths': Study

They are also more likely to have a greater sense of mission in life compared to peers in public schools.

US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to meet soon

Ahead Of China Talks, US Says Goal To Prevent Taiwan Invasion

Ahead of China talks, US says goal to prevent Taiwan invasion

Harris' trip comes after a huge French-American row that erupted in September

Harris, Macron Seek To Patch Up France-US Ties

Harris, Macron seek to patch up France-US ties

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