Developing nations say they're owed for climate damage. Richer nations aren't budging Extreme weather is costing developing countries billions of dollars in damage. So they're seeking compensation from weather countries that have done the most to cause climate change. Lauren Sommer
U.S. and China announce surprise climate agreement at COP26 summit U.S. climate envoy John Kerry told NPR the declaration spurs mutual accountability. "I'm absolutely convinced that that is the fastest, best way to get China to move from where it is today," he said. Ashley Brown
Zombie river? London's Thames, once biologically dead, has been coming back to life Oxygen levels, necessary for fish, are up and dangerous phosphorus levels are down in the historically polluted waterway. But a new report points to climate change as a possible wildcard. Scott Neuman
Activists urge world leaders to make immediate pollution cuts for a livable climate One by one, what looked like world leaders splashed their way to the podium in Glasgow, Scotland. John Ryan
For Brianna Fruean, the smell of mud drives home the need for climate action Many island nations have the most to lose when it comes to the climate crisis. But at the COP26 U.N. climate summit, they insist they aren't victims, they're warriors. Ashley Brown
Uganda's Vanessa Nakate says COP26 sidelines nations most affected by climate change Nakate spoke with NPR about the role gender plays in climate activism, whether the COP26 summit feels inclusive and her advice for other youth who feel they can't affect change in the climate crisis. Ashley Brown
This Kenyan family got solar power. High-level climate talks determine who else will Last month, the Muisyo family turned on the lights for the first time thanks to climate financing from rich countries. But the fund is falling short of its $100 billion goal to help poor countries. Lauren Sommer
Glasgow climate pledges are 'lip service' without far more aggressive plans New analyses find countries' latest climate promises are still not enough to meet the goal set in the Paris climate agreement. And they warn few countries even have plans to carry out their pledges. Jeff Brady
Indigenous activists are united in a cause and are making themselves heard at COP26 Indigenous activists from around the world are in Glasgow for COP26, but say the same legacy of colonialism that has led to climate-related losses has impacted their access to the conference. Ashley Brown
How one Northwest tribe aims to keep its cool as its glaciers melt Record-breaking heat took a heavy toll on the Northwest this summer, from beaches to cities to mountaintops. In the Washington Cascades, some glaciers lost an unprecedented 8% to 10% of their ice in a single hot summer. John Ryan
