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Representatives from more than 190 nations are attending the United Nations Climate Change Conference in the Mexican resort of Cancun. They're trying to reach accords on a number of issues but are leaving a comprehensive, legally binding agreement fo
TechnologyReport-ExpertsMeetinRometoDiscussCleanerandGreenerInformationandCommunication This is the VOA Special English Technology Report. Technology experts, government officials, policy makers and engineers are meeting this week in Italy. They have
Rich cities around the world are largely responsible for greenhouse gas emissions, says a new study. The study measures emissions based on the use of goods and services, such as food, clothing and electronics, by people living inside cities. It inclu
New Generation Revolutionizes Environmental Activism Environmental activists have relied on public pressure, boycotts and confrontation to advance their cause over the past few decades. Now, a new generation of eco-warriors is revolutionizing environ
By Phil Mercer Sydney 05 October 2007 Australia's main scientific research agency says it has produced the most accurate projections of climate change ever made - and the outlook is not good for Australia. Phil Mercer reports from Sydney, where the g
Agriculture Report - Study Links Climate Change to Changes in Crop Yields This is the VOA Special English Agriculture Report. A new study says climate change has reduced the world's wheat and maize production. The study says rice and soybean yields h
Agriculture Report - Putting Agriculture at the Center of Climate Talks 农业报道 - 推动农业成为气候变化谈判核心 This is the VOA Special English Agriculture Report. 这里是美国之音慢速英语农业报道。 This June in Brazil
AS IT IS 2015-06-05 Working to End Violence Against Women, Girls in Bangladesh 孟加拉国正努力停止针对妇女和女童的暴力 In Bangladesh, domestic violence is a serious problem for women and girls who live in poverty. These women and gi
By Phuong Tran Dakar 24 September 2007 As heads of states from throughout Africa attend a U.N.-organized meeting in New York City to tackle global warming, African scientists and civil society leaders say crop production, lives, and entire villages o
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the United States is prepared to work with other countries to fund $100 billion a year by 2020 to address climate change needs of developing countries. African Union Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agri
Arctic Ice Melting Faster Than Predicted As government officials from eight Arctic nations - the United States, Russia, Canada, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway and Iceland - prepare to meet in Greenland next week to discuss the challenges of climate
KELLY MCEVERS, HOST: One of the biggest credit rating agencies in the country issued a stark warning to U.S. cities and states this week. Prepare for climate change, or risk being downgraded. NPR's Nathan Rott reports. NATHAN ROTT, BYLINE: It's hard
In his speech marking the occasion, UN chief Ban Ki-moon praised the resolve of governments and civil society groups for passing the deal to tackle climate change. Today we make history in humankind's effort to combat climate change. The landmark Par
Using less energy saves money and lowers greenhouse gas emissions. And various studies have looked at ways to get households to use less energy. Now theres evidence that people in such a study use less energybecause theyre in a study. The general phe
By Nancy-Amelia Collins Sydney 05 September 2007 Representatives from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Advisory Council wrapped up talks calling on APEC leaders to take urgent action to combat climate change. VOA's Nancy-Amelia Collins
European wines are feeling the effects of climate change with famous labels from France and Italy to Spain and Portugal under threat. While traditional winemakers worry, new vineyards are popping up in countries once considered too cold. In Belgium q
As government officials from eight Arctic nations - the United States, Russia, Canada, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway and Iceland - prepare to meet in Greenland next week to discuss the challenges of climate change, a report released May 4, 2011 un
Women are most affected by climate change and should be included in environment talks Rosanne Skirble | Washington, DC 03 December 2009 Women in a flood-prone community in Gaibandha, Bangladesh, gather once a week to share ideas about how to adapt to
By Jim Malone Washington 14 September 2007 The domestic political battle lines over the war in Iraq could harden in the months ahead in the wake of President Bush's speech outlining U.S. strategy well into next year. VOA National correspondent Jim Ma
China has recently submitted a post-2020 climate change pledge to the United Nations, promising that compared with 2005, China will cut its CO2 output per unit of GDP by between 60 and 65 percent by 2030. Zou Ji, the deputy director at the National C