ON CLIMATE - UN Summit and more

"The Earth is at a tipping point.  Here’s what’s at stake if we don’t act on climate change" PBS NewsHour 11/1/2021

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SUMMARY:  In his remarks to global leaders, President Joe Biden said climate change is "ravaging the world" — a message that is likely to be repeated at the U.N. summit on climate change.  World leaders, researchers and activists all say we are at a tipping point to reduce emissions.  But getting commitments that translate to real change is no small lift.  William Brangham reports on the stakes of the summit.

 

 

"Here are the latest promises made by Biden, global leaders at U.N. climate summit" PBS NewsHour 11/2/2021

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SUMMARY:  World leaders at the U.N. climate summit pledged today to cut methane emissions and conserve forests.  President Joe Biden wound up his two days at the Glasgow gathering focusing on America’s role in the new initiatives.  William Brangham reports.

 

 

"Glacier ice samples act as records of climate change’s impact on Earth" PBS NewsHour 11/4/2021

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SUMMARY:  The impacts of a warming world and changing climate are more evident every day.  Many of the Earth's tropical glaciers are in jeopardy because of human activity's effect on the atmosphere.  William Brangham reports on a couple [husband - wife] in Columbus, Ohio, who have dedicated their scientific careers to preserving and studying these crucial, endangered parts of the planet's ecosystem.

 

 

"How youth leadership is changing climate activism" PBS NewsHour 11/6/2021

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SUMMARY:  Young people around the world continue to protest in large numbers over what many see as inaction from political leaders on climate change—today's Global Day of Action is no exception.  As the COP26 conference continues in Glasgow, Jasmine Sanders, Executive Director of 'Our Climate,' a non-profit that works to empower young people to lead and teach others about 'science-based, equitable climate policy solutions,' joins.