Energy and Environment: Biden says U.S. will ‘do our part to avert’ a ‘climate hell’ during address in Egypt

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Try four weeks FREE, then $4 every four weeks the next year  Sign up for this newsletter Read online Climate and environmental stories that impact our lives.     We are sending the newsletter a day late this week due to COP27. We'll be back in your inbox on Thursday next week. (Ahmad Gharabli/AFP/Getty) LIVE UPDATES Biden says U.S. will 'do our part to avert' a 'climate hell' during address in Egypt His appearance comes near the end of the first week of the conference, known as COP27, where talks have heavily focused on wealthy nations' obligations to reduce their own emissions. By Washington Post Staff ●  Read more »   From nuclear power to bamboo: The climate solutions at COP27 As leaders gather in Egypt for the U.N. climate summit, several climate change solutions are gaining traction. But is it enough? By Pranshu Verma ●  Read more »   At COP27, flood-battered Pakistan leads push to make polluting countries pay Developing nations have long sought compensation for climate harms. Now, the cost of global warming may be growing too great for rich countries to ignore. By Sarah Kaplan and Susannah George ●  Read more »   World has nine years to avert catastrophic warming, study shows Scientists say gas projects discussed at COP27 would seriously threaten the world's climate goals. By Sarah Kaplan ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Climate talks in Egypt overshadowed by shouting matches over human rights Egypt's efforts to suppress political dissent has distracted from the broader climate debate at COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh. By Siobhán O'Grady and Sarah Kaplan ●  Read more »   The U.N. holds a climate summit every year. Is it actually working? Ambitious pledges are a good sign. The ongoing fight over money is not. By Shannon Osaka ●  Read more »   As wealthy nations take heat for warming planet, coalition unveils lofty plan White House climate envoy John F. Kerry has teamed with partners to secure private money to help in the energy transition of developing countries. By Washington Post Staff ●  Read more »   Will Biden and China's Xi meet and talk climate in Bali? The U.S.-China relationship is seen as increasingly crucial in making rapid cuts to emissions heating the planet. By Tim Puko ●  Read more »   COP27 awash with fossil fuel representatives, research shows At least 636 representatives of the fossil fuel industry attended COP27, topping last year's presence by more than 100. By Adam Taylor ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Biden pushes to require big federal contractors to cut climate pollution Federal suppliers would also have to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions and the climate change risks they face under the proposed rule. By Maxine Joselow ●  Read more »   The twilight of Africa's glaciers Africa is home to three glacier-capped mountains. Within decades, scientists say, the glaciers will be gone. Mount Kenya's will be the first to go. By Rachel Chason ●  Read more »   Ukraine war, Russian energy attacks loom over COP27 climate conference Ukrainian delegates hope their presence at COP27 will keep the war fresh in people's minds and spark broader discussions about the world's reliance on fossil fuels. By Siobhán O'Grady ●  Read more »   As climate change worsens, Egypt is begging families to have fewer kids The Egyptian government sees large families as an existential threat to the country at a time of dwindling natural resources. By Siobhán O'Grady and Heba Farouk Mahfouz ●  Read more »   ANALYSIS A climate change report card for the world The Post worked with experts to craft a climate change report card for the world. By Sarah Kaplan ●  Read more »   Biden courted oil companies before threatening them with windfall tax Before the president criticized oil company profits, his top advisers sought industry support for a plan aimed at boosting production and reducing gas prices. By Timothy Puko ●  Read more »   EPA to regulate methane leaks from oil and gas to fight climate change The updated proposal comes as U.S. leaders arrive at COP27 in a bid to show the country's commitment to tackling emissions. By Sarah Kaplan and Dino Grandoni ●  Read more »   U.S. diesel shortage squeezes farmers, homeowners and White House Inventories are at near-record lows, promising a tough winter for homeowners and businesses. And more turbulence for Biden. By Evan Halper ●  Read more »   In a shift, U.S. says companies are pivotal to climate talks' success The private sector is being pressured to play a leading role in climate action, amid global political paralysis. By Evan Halper and Timothy Puko ●  Read more »   Climate change threatening 'things Americans value most,' U.S. report says The latest National Climate Assessment also finds that the United States has warmed 68 percent faster than the planet as a whole. By Brady Dennis, Chris Mooney and Steven Mufson ●  Read more »   Please stop licking psychedelic toads, National Park Service warns The agency told visitors to quit licking the Sonoran Desert toad in attempts to get high from the natural psychedelic substance bufotenin, also known as 5-MeO-DMT. By Adela Suliman ●  Read more »   Toxic smog engulfs New Delhi, prompting school and factory closures India's capital was blanketed again this week in filthy smog that experts say is harmful to residents' health. By Claire Healy and Niha Masih ●  Read more »   World's museums urge climate activists targeting 'irreplaceable' art to stop Almost 100 representatives of international art galleries warn that climate protest groups like Just Stop Oil are endangering priceless masterpieces. By Adela Suliman ●  Read more »   Delta and other firms are struggling to meet sky-high climate pledges Some corporations started out using their climate goals as a marketing tool, underestimating the challenges. Now they face charges of "greenwashing" and even litigation. By Steven Mufson ●  Read more »   Biden drawn into spat as Manchin slams his comments on future of coal The senator from West Virginia called on Biden to apologize for saying "we're going to be shutting these plants." By Eugene Scott and John Wagner ●  Read more »   In one state, every class teaches climate change — even P.E. New Jersey teachers are explaining the problem even in subjects like art, social studies and languages. By Caroline Preston ●  Read more »   History-repeating hurricane paths in Florida amaze meteorologists 2022's hurricanes Nicole and Ian hit in same respective locations as 2004's Jeanne and Charley; in both years, the storms struck 43 days apart. By Amudalat Ajasa ●  Read more »   VISUAL STORY Tropical Storm Nicole makes landfall in Florida The storm pounded Florida's eastern beaches Thursday, tumbling several seaside homes into the ocean as the sprawling storm saturated parts of the state still recovering from Hurricane Ian. By Washington Post Staff ●  Read more »   Herman Daly, professor who introduced ecology to economics, dies at 84 He envisioned a new practice of economics, one in which the environmental impact of commerce matters as much as the flow of money. By Emily Langer ●  Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Coronavirus Updates for news to help you stay safe and informed during the pandemic. Sign up »

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