Fierce debate over curbs on plastic output as treaty deadline looms

Super Typhoon Man-Yi Weakens as It Sweeps Through the Philippines

Super Typhoon Man-Yi hit Luzon, forcing over a million evacuations and causing damage. The storm is weakening as it moves through the region.

The White House's mixed signals on climate and oil

World reportedly set to miss Paris climate targets due to nitrous oxide increase

A new global report highlights the urgent need to reduce nitrous oxide emissions, as failing to do so threatens the Paris climate agreement's goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

Guterres Calls for Urgent Action to Combat Plastic Pollution Crisis

UN Secretary-General António Guterres urges negotiators in Cali, Colombia, to create an “ambitious, credible, and just” treaty to combat plastic pollution, emphasizing the need for urgent action and recognition of waste-pickers' vital role in recycling efforts.