The world’s 20 richest countries – which are responsible for 77% of the carbon pollution in the air – are falling short of their stated emission-cutting goals, with only 11 meeting their individual targets, the report said.
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Biden set to apologize to Native Americans for boarding schools, becoming first president to do so
The remarks would be the first time a U.S. president apologized for the atrocities suffered by tens of thousands of Native children who were forced to attend boarding schools over several generations. From 1819 to 1969, the government managed or paid churches and religious groups to run more than 400 federal Indian boarding schools across 37 states.
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More companies ditching junk carbon offsets
There’s been a sharp decline in sales in 2023, according to a Bloomberg Green analysis of the most recent public datasets covering 320,000 offset transactions.
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Israeli strike on Gaza shelter kills 17 as Blinken says cease-fire talks will resume
Israel has carried out strikes on several schools-turned-shelters in recent months, saying it precisely targets militants hiding out among civilians. The strikes often kill women and children.
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Biden administration cracks down on lead paint
The rule could trigger extensive cleanup once a doctor, public health official or other expert identifies signs of lead exposure depending on state and local laws.
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Sweeping blackouts in Cuba raise the question: Why has the island’s solar buildout been so slow?
Cuban officials blame the blackouts on the U.S. trade embargo and other sanctions, the pandemic’s effect on tourism, and emigration all inhibiting Cuba’s economy.
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With an eye on House majority, Democrats mull ways to ‘fix Congress’
With Election Day nearing and the Democrats within a few seats of the majority, some see a chance to try to fix what’s broken by taking up a reform push they started after winning the majority six years ago – but clearly never finished.
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Ukraine’s ‘victory plan’ receives mixed reactions from Western allies
U.S. reaction was muted and noncommittal, though it did issue a new $425 million package of security assistance for Ukraine while in Europe, reactions ranged from categorical opposition to strong support.
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Seeking a historic win, Harris faces a familiar foe: Sexism
Political operatives say it is virtually impossible to quantify how much sexism or unconscious bias will factor into the outcome in November, in part because voters who hold those views are often reluctant to express them.
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Drone targets Israeli prime minister’s house during new barrages with Hezbollah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said the drone targeted his house in the Mediterranean coastal town of Caesarea, though neither he nor his wife were home.