Environment 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
Environment 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
Otherworldly photos convey climate change's effects on Arctic regions Photographer Ella Morton documented the Arctic and Subarctic around the world, implementing analog techniques to warp the photos and illustrate climate change's effects in these areas. Catie Dull Ella Morton
Politics Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says she's confident inflation will ease next year Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says she expects inflation pressures to ease in the latter half of next year. Yellen spoke to NPR from Scotland, where she's attending climate meetings. Scott Horsley Noel King
Health A 15-year-old girl invented a solar ironing cart that's winning global respect Vinisha Umashankar came up with the idea of solar power instead of charcoal to heat street irons. "Iron-Max" was a finalist for Prince William's Earthshot Prize, and this week, she spoke at COP26. Sushmita Pathak
Environment 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
Environment 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
National How loss of historical lands makes Native Americans more vulnerable to climate change Indigenous nations across the U.S. lost nearly 99% of their historical land base over time, new research shows. What little land they have left is especially vulnerable to climate change risks. Rachel Treisman
Science The U.N. chief warns that reliance on fossil fuels is pushing the world to the brink At the opening of a United Nations climate conference in Glasgow, Scotland, António Guterres says the world is "digging our own grave" by not acting more aggressively to mitigate climate change. Scott Neuman
Politics Biden says he worries that cutting oil production too fast will hurt working people President Biden said he's worried about soaring energy prices and says the world can't simply cut its use of fossil fuels — even as he heads to Glasgow for the U.N. climate summit. Tamara Keith
