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In South Korea, nations meet in final round to address global plastic crisis

In South Korea, nations meet in final round to address global plastic crisis

Negotiators gathered in Busan, South Korea, on Monday in a final push to create a treaty to address the global crisis of plastic pollution. It's the fifth time the world's nations convene to craft a legally binding plastic pollution accord.
Forecasts warn of possible winter storms across US during Thanksgiving week

Forecasts warn of possible winter storms across US during Thanksgiving week

WINDSOR, Calif. (AP) — Another round of wintry weather could complicate travel leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday, according to forecasts across the U.S.
What to know about the plastic pollution treaty talks in South Korea

What to know about the plastic pollution treaty talks in South Korea

A last round of negotiations on a legally binding treaty to address the global scourge of plastic pollution has opened in Busan, South Korea .
In South Korea, nations meet in final round to address global plastic crisis

In South Korea, nations meet in final round to address global plastic crisis

Negotiators gathered in Busan, South Korea, on Monday in a final push to create a treaty to address the global crisis of plastic pollution. It's the fifth time the world's nations convene to craft a legally binding plastic pollution accord.
How public funds are being used to lure private dollars in race for climate financing

How public funds are being used to lure private dollars in race for climate financing

TORONTO — The trillion-dollar question these days is where the huge sums of money needed to address climate change are going to come from, especially for developing countries.
A prominent Cambodia environmentalist is arrested while investigating illegal logging

A prominent Cambodia environmentalist is arrested while investigating illegal logging

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — A prominent Cambodian environmentalist was arrested along with five others while investigating illegal logging in a national park, a rights group and a government official said Sunday.
Here's what to know about the new funding deal that countries agreed to at UN climate talks

Here's what to know about the new funding deal that countries agreed to at UN climate talks

BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — In the wee hours Sunday at the United Nations climate talks, countries from around the world reached an agreement on how rich countries can cough up the funds to support poor countries in the face of climate change.
Forecasts warn of possible winter storms across US during Thanksgiving week

Forecasts warn of possible winter storms across US during Thanksgiving week

WINDSOR, Calif. (AP) — Forecasters through the U.S.

Record dryness in US Northeast should change water behavior, experts say

DENVER (AP) — It hasn't been a typical fall for the northeastern United States. Fires have burned in parks and forests around New York City.

Record dryness in US Northeast should change water behavior, experts say

DENVER (AP) — It hasn't been a typical fall for the northeastern United States. Fires have burned in parks and forests around New York City.