climate change

Oil and gas companies pledge $1 billion to reduce emissions — but they won’t give up on fossil fuels The pledge, announced as countries meet for the UN climate conference, directs most of the money to carbon capture technology. CREDIT: AP Photo/Julio Cortez MARRAKESH, MOROCCO — In his address...

Five million in Zimbabwe face food shortage due to drought By: Vicki Batts Date: August 12, 2016 Half of Zimbabwe’s rural population is soon to be devastated by drought conditions and in need of food assistance, if they aren’t already. With rain not expected for several more months, concerns...