Climate Change

September 14, 2021

Climate and Concern: COP26 and Global Public Opinion

Join the Pew Research Center and a panel of distinguished experts on the opening day of the UN General Assembly for an exploration of new international polling data on global views of climate change and confidence in the international community to address it. 12:30 p.m. ET.

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Drought And Climate Change Spur Roundups of U.S. Wild Horses

"Across the U.S. West this summer, helicopters buzz low, herding thousands of wild horses into gated areas. The roundups, made necessary by the devastating effects of wildfire and drought, show how climate change is endangering the iconic wild horses, livestock and other wildlife, according to ranchers, activists and the U.S. government."

Source: Reuters, 09/02/2021

"Lack of Power Hinders Assessment of Toxic Pollution Caused by Ida"

"A fertilizer plant battered by Hurricane Ida belched highly toxic anhydrous ammonia into the air. Two damaged gas pipelines leaked isobutane and propylene, flammable chemicals that are hazardous to human health. And a plastic plant that lost power in the storm’s aftermath is emitting ethylene dichloride, yet another toxic substance."

Source: NYTimes, 09/02/2021
October 31, 2021 to November 12, 2021

26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) UK 2021

COP26 will bring parties together in Glasgow, Scotland to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.

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