Latest climate pledges could limit global temperature rise, a new report says The International Energy Agency says that if nations honor their latest pledges to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, global temperatures could be held to 1.8 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels. Dan Charles
Earth has 11 years to cut emissions to avoid dire climate scenarios, a report says Carbon dioxide emissions are rebounding after a dip in 2020, and researchers say that at the current rate, Earth's "carbon budget" will be exhausted in roughly 11 years. Scott Neuman
The U.K. considers its 1st new coal mine in decades even as it calls to phase out coal A town in northern England wants to open a coking coal mine to create jobs. But while hosting the U.N. climate summit, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is urging countries to slash greenhouse gases. Frank Langfitt
India pledges net-zero emissions by 2070 — but also wants to expand coal mining Prime Minister Narendra Modi told COP26 that India, the world's third-biggest carbon emitter, would go net-zero by 2070. But appetite for coal, which supplies 70% of India's power, remains high. Lauren Frayer
The biggest whales can eat the equivalent of 80,000 Big Macs in one day Scientists have gotten the best estimates yet of exactly how much baleen whales, the largest animals on the planet, can consume in one day. Their caloric intake is mind-boggling. Nell Greenfieldboyce
Seattle mayor proposes new climate measures to tackle pollution from traffic and buildings At the global climate talks in Glasgow, Scotland, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced policies she says will take a big bite out of Seattle’s climate-harming emissions from buildings and cars. John Ryan
Nations with 85% of Earth's forests pledge to reverse deforestation More than 100 countries, with areas comprising 85% of the world's forests, have pledged to reverse the loss of crucial forest land needed to reduce CO2 emissions. Scott Neuman
Biden proposes new rules to cut climate-warming methane emissions In a major expansion, the new rules would apply not just to new operations but to older ones as well. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, and considered key to slowing global warming quickly. Jeff Brady
The G-20 gets together for the 1st time since the pandemic. Here's what you missed It's been two years since the leaders of the 20 largest economies met in person. "We can finally look at the future with great — or with some — optimism," said Italy's Mario Draghi, the summit host. Ayesha Rascoe
Reflections on the meaning of life from a dead salmon I crouched by the banks of the Cedar River. The water was still and clear. The atmosphere was peaceful. And the air smelled like rotting flesh. Anna Boiko-Weyrauch
