Tag: United States
Why talking to your state and local leaders matters » Yale Climate Connections
From city halls to the halls of Congress, elected leaders make lots of decisions that affect the climate.
So U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley of...
Xi Takes the Spotlight at APEC Summit in Trump’s Absence
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at China’s trade goals at this year’s APEC summit, potential U.S. military strikes on Venezuela, and...
South Korea Courts Trump During Visit
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at East Asia’s tactic to woo U.S. President Donald Trump, Hurricane Melissa wreaking havoc on the...
New surrealist play explores climate justice themes » Yale Climate Connections
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Climate change and pollution harm some communities more than others. And a new play in New York called “Sulfur Bottom” takes on this real-world...
A biodigester on Chicago’s South Side turns waste into power » Yale Climate Connections
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Community advocates on the South Side of Chicago are transforming nine acres of abandoned, once-polluted land into the Green Era Campus – a hub...
Trump, Takaichi Seek New Trade, Security Opportunities to Counter China
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at U.S. efforts to diversify trade in Asia, Argentina’s surprise midterm election results, and Jamaica bracing...
Canada Seeks New Trade Partners in Asia After Trump’s Blowup
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at a shift in Canada’s trade strategy, another party splinter in French budget negotiations, and European...
The EU, U.S. Hit Russia Where It Hurts
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at European and U.S. sanctions on Russia, Thailand and Cambodia preparing a peace declaration, and an...
Rutte Holds a Last-Minute Meeting With Trump on Russia-Ukraine
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at a surprise meeting between NATO chief Mark Rutte and U.S. President Donald Trump, Israeli efforts...
U.S. Tomahawks Become New Flash Point in Trump-Zelensky Talks
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at U.S. President Donald Trump’s meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Mongolia’s second ousted premier in...