Tag: United States
Orban Seeks Exemption From U.S. Penalties on Russian Oil Imports
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at U.S. President Donald Trump hosting Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, explosions at an Indonesian mosque,...
Sweeping Democratic Wins Serve as a Referendum on Trump 2.0
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at the big winners and losers of state and local U.S. elections, the European Union’s weakened...
The solar panels Germans are plugging into their walls » Yale Climate Connections
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In Germany, people who want to go solar can simply go to the store, buy a solar panel, and plug it in at home....
Why talking to your state and local leaders matters » Yale Climate Connections
From city halls to the halls of Congress, elected leaders make lots of decisions that affect the climate.
So U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley of...
Xi Takes the Spotlight at APEC Summit in Trump’s Absence
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at China’s trade goals at this year’s APEC summit, potential U.S. military strikes on Venezuela, and...
South Korea Courts Trump During Visit
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at East Asia’s tactic to woo U.S. President Donald Trump, Hurricane Melissa wreaking havoc on the...
New surrealist play explores climate justice themes » Yale Climate Connections
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Climate change and pollution harm some communities more than others. And a new play in New York called “Sulfur Bottom” takes on this real-world...
A biodigester on Chicago’s South Side turns waste into power » Yale Climate Connections
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Community advocates on the South Side of Chicago are transforming nine acres of abandoned, once-polluted land into the Green Era Campus – a hub...
Trump, Takaichi Seek New Trade, Security Opportunities to Counter China
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at U.S. efforts to diversify trade in Asia, Argentina’s surprise midterm election results, and Jamaica bracing...
Canada Seeks New Trade Partners in Asia After Trump’s Blowup
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at a shift in Canada’s trade strategy, another party splinter in French budget negotiations, and European...
