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COP28: Problems and Progress at the Climate Meeting

NFK Editors — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 06:30:14 +0000

Since last Thursday, representatives of hundreds of nations have been talking at an important climate meeting in Dubai. There has been progress, but there are also challenges. The biggest question is whether to end fossil fuels or just reduce them.

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Leaders of US, China Meet to Lower Tensions

NFK Editors — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 06:30:59 +0000

Last Wednesday, US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a four-hour meeting near San Francisco, California. The meeting was aimed at improving the relationship between the two countries, which has been getting worse in recent years.

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COP27: Rich Countries Agree to Help Poorer Countries

NFK Editors — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 06:30:56 +0000

At the COP27 climate meeting in Egypt, nearly 200 countries agreed that rich countries should help poor countries deal with the effects of climate change. That represents progress for developing countries, but the meeting fell short in other areas.

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Leaders of US, Australia Meet With China’s Xi Jinping

NFK Editors — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 06:30:15 +0000

US President Joe Biden and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have both met with Chinese President Xi Jinping. These were the first in-person meetings the leaders have held in a long time, and represent an effort to improve relations between the countries.

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Leaders Meet in Egypt for Important Climate Meeting

NFK Editors — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 06:30:40 +0000

World leaders have gathered in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt for the very important COP27 climate meeting. The meeting is meant to tackle the growing challenges of the climate crisis, and provide support for those most affected by it.

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Huge Crowds Protest Lack of Action at COP26

NFK Editors — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 06:30:47 +0000

Tens of thousands of people protested in Glasgow, Scotland and other cities around the world on Saturday. The protesters think the leaders at COP26 - the United Nations climate meeting - aren't taking the climate crisis seriously enough.

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New Climate Promises Begin In Glasgow

NFK Editors — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 06:30:07 +0000

World leaders have only met for a few days in Glasgow, Scotland to discuss new steps to fight the climate crisis. But already some important new promises are being made that could protect large areas of forests and lead to less pollution.

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World Leaders Begin Hugely Important Climate Meeting

NFK Editors — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 06:30:39 +0000

World leaders have gathered in Glasgow, Scotland for the hugely important COP26 climate meeting. Many experts believe this meeting will decide whether or not the world will take action on the climate crisis in time to save the planet.

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Coronavirus, Climate Are Subjects of G7 Meeting

NFK Editors — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 06:30:07 +0000

This weekend, the "G7", the leaders of several of the world's richest and most powerful countries, met in the United Kingdom. The meeting led to agreements to help poorer countries by offering coronavirus vaccines and money for climate action.

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World Leaders to Discuss Climate on Earth Day

NFK Editors — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 06:30:03 +0000

Earth Day is a day set aside to remind people to protect our planet. It's held on April 22 every year. This Earth Day, US President Joe Biden is holding a virtual meeting on the climate with the leaders of 40 countries.

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