The size of Democrats’ wave surprised even their top House super PAC
House Majority PAC President Mike Smith said Democrats’ gains are “on the very high end” of the group’s expectations.
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Nepal seeks stronger recognition of mountain issues in UN climate process
Flood-hit Nepal wants COP31 to adopt a new agenda item formalising work on mountains and climate change and boosting the response to rising risks The post Nepal seeks stronger recognition of mountain issues in UN climate process appeared…
EU states back one-year delay for methane rules amid Iran war
The decision illustrates the growing tension between Europe's climate ambitions and the immediate challenge of securing affordable energy amid the Middle East conflict.
Mediterranean fisheries commission adopts species management plans but punts on deep-sea protections
The international organization responsible for regulating fisheries in the Mediterranean and Black seas concluded its annual meeting with the adoption of new management plans for some iconic species. However, it declined to pass expected…
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Wales scraps controversial Uganda tree-planting scheme
The Welsh government has given more than £4m to the scheme since 2015, but will end it due to budget pressures.
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US rockets firm could take over mothballed Highland spaceport
Colorado-based Leap is looking at the spaceport near Tongue as its first launch site outside of the US.
'We have nothing': Displaced mothers in Yemen's Taiz collect plastic to survive
TAIZ, Yemen, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Two single mothers who fled their village three weeks ago are struggling to keep their children fed and warm in the besieged Yemeni city of Taiz, where they live in a damaged building and sell plastic bottles…
European nations signal support for fossil fuels roadmap, says COP30 president
André Corrêa do Lago told Climate Home News that it's up to other nations to decide how the fossil fuel and deforestation roadmaps are used The post European nations signal support for fossil fuels roadmap, says COP30 president appeared…
The human cost of recycling: Kenyan waste pickers put their health at risk
Two thousand tonnes of waste are dumped every day at the Dandora landfill site in the Kenyan capital Nairobi. An army of workers then rush in to recover recyclable materials, putting their own health at risk in the process. But however…
Democratic Sweep in Texas Could Usher in Environmental Reforms
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Democrats’ historic sweep of Texas on Tuesday raises new possibilities of environmental reform after more than 30…
Hasta Luego, Trump
“I am a daughter of the Rio Grande Valley,” said Gina Hinojosa in her victory speech on Tuesday night after making history to become the first Latina governor of Texas, ending a 30-year drought for Democrats in statewide elections. “No one…
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Most Europeans want action to tackle climate crisis but not at any cost, poll shows
YouGov survey finds support for tree planting and emissions taxes but opposition to air travel and fuel levies Europe live – latest updates Europeans believe human-made climate change is real, a survey has shown, with most feeling action…
Swinney’s response on oil and gas ‘is incoherent’
The UK Government announced plans to ban new oil and gas exploration in the North Sea this week.
"No choice but to bear it": Delhi's unrelenting air pollution crisis
Despite years of government interventions, emergency restrictions and public outrage, Delhi continues to battle dangerously polluted air every winter. Why isn't there a lasting solution to a predictable crisis?
India: Why does Delhi keep failing to tackle its air pollution crisis?
Despite years of government interventions, emergency restrictions and public outrage, Delhi continues to battle dangerously polluted air every winter. Why isn't there a lasting solution to a predictable crisis?
‘No Escape’ for refugees on the frontlines of the climate crisis
The climate emergency is an immediate crisis for refugees, with three in four – nearly 90 million people – living in countries facing high to severe exposure to hazards such as drought, floods and extreme heat.
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‘Everything is so out of whack’: UK trees experience spring six months early
Mild autumn temperatures causing premature flowering and raising concerns for pollinators, say experts Trees are experiencing an “early spring” because of mild UK temperatures this autumn, with experts warning this could cause long-term…
Trump Official Who Wants Data Centers on Public Lands Has Tens of Millions Invested in AI Industry
The post Trump Official Who Wants Data Centers on Public Lands Has Tens of Millions Invested in AI Industry appeared first on ProPublica.
Kenya launches $160 million conservation initiative to support communities and biodiversity
The government of Kenya has launched a 10-year, $160 million conservation program that will target 17.3 million hectares (43 million acres) of existing conservation areas and community-managed land across 31 counties. The government…
Pollution, shortages, crime: Daily life in Pakistan's megacity Karachi
Fed up with hours of power cuts, the residents of Pakistan's economic hub Karachi took to the streets in recent days and blocked several major roads. The outburst of anger highlights the daily problems faced by a megacity of over 21…
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Could you live on a remote island as a job?
The new manager will start each workday surrounded by nature at the island wildlife reserve.
Clash in the castle: Medieval Times dinner theater insiders allege animal cruelty, sexual harassment
A former Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament queen alleges sexual harassment, cyberbullying and doxxing in a lawsuit targeting workplace culture.
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Election Shakeup Threatens Bipartisan Deal to Speed Energy Projects
Democrats’ electoral sweep has shaken the ground beneath a permitting reform bill in Congress, raising doubts about whether the measure has enough support to advance in an initial Senate vote scheduled for Monday. House Minority Leader…
INSIDE CLIMATE NEWS ENVIRONMENT
As Data Centers Move In, Iowa Residents Fight Plans For a New Gas Plant
FAIRFAX, Iowa—Nearly 50 people gathered at the American Legion Post on a July evening to learn about a proposed natural gas plant less than three miles from town. Seated in folding chairs, they pulled out their phones and typed responses…
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