This Earth Day, Biden faces 'headwinds' on climate agenda President Joe Biden plans to mark Earth Day in Seattle on Friday, but he's struggled to make progress on a sweeping environmental agenda The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2022
Mexico, US meet amid electrical power dispute Mexican and American officials met amid disagreements about an electrical power reform The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2022
Hugh Hefner's wild family tree and scandals as late star becomes a grandad again As Hugh Hefner's youngest son welcomes twins into the world, we take a look at the late Playboy founder's shocking family tree - with even former US presidents discovered as distant relatives of the later publisher Daily Mirror · Mar 30, 2022
Ukraine crisis is a 'defining moment' for the century, U.S. climate czar Kerry says The Ukraine crisis is going to be a "defining moment" for this century, U.S. climate envoy John Kerry said on Monday, adding the stakes could not be higher, even if the world has to live with higher energy costs for a time. Reuters · Mar 7, 2022
Ukraine war upends Biden's agenda on energy, climate change As Russian troops move deeper into Ukraine, President Joe Biden is taking steps to rein in rising energy costs – even if those moves run counter to his agenda for addressing climate change The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022
US, Egypt Launch Group to Prepare for COP27 Climate Summit The United States and Egypt on Monday launched a joint working group to prepare for the next climate change summit in November, the American envoy for climate issues said. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry said the group is focused on the United Nations' COP27 conference in Egypt's Red… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 21, 2022
US, Egypt launch group to prepare for COP27 climate summit The United States and Egypt have launched a joint work group to prepare for the next United Nations climate change summit in November The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2022
Kerry Warns Geopolitics Risk Hurting Climate Efforts Geopolitical tensions including the current crisis between Russia and Ukraine could hamper international efforts to curb global warming at a crucial time, US climate envoy John Kerry said Friday. Speaking at the annual Munich Security Conference, the former Secretary of State warned that the rise in the cost of energy… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 18, 2022
Kerry warns geopolitics risk hurting climate efforts U.S. climate envoy John Kerry says that geopolitical tensions including the current crisis over Russia and Ukraine could hamper international efforts to curb global warming at a crucial time The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2022
The great climate backslide: How governments are regressing worldwide At the conclusion of COP26 in November, summit chairman Alok Sharma praised the “heroic efforts” by nations showing they can rise above their differences and unite to tackle climate change, an outcome he said “the world had come to doubt.” Tribune News Service · Feb 12, 2022
Kerry calls for keeping power markets open in Mexico U_S_ climate envoy John Kerry has called for more investment in clean energy and urged Mexico to keep its power market “open and competitive.” The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2022
US climate envoy John Kerry visits Mexico amid power clash U.S. climate envoy John Kerry will arrive in Mexico Wednesday amid high tensions over Mexico's plan to favor its state-owned electricity company and limit private and foreign firms that have invested in renewable energy The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2022
U.S. climate envoy Kerry to travel to Mexico City, meet Mexican president U.S. Special Climate Envoy John Kerry will travel to Mexico City on Wednesday and meet with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and other government officials, the U.S. State Department said on Monday. Reuters · Feb 7, 2022
Cairo, Washington to Coordinate over Egypt's Hosting of COP27 Cairo and Washington expressed on Thursday a desire to cooperate ahead of the 27th session of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP27), expected to be held in Sharm El Sheikh at the end of the year. During a telephone call, Egyptian Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad and US Special Presidential Envoy… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 28, 2022