The world could still, theoretically, meet its goal of keeping global warming under 1.5 degrees Celsius, a level many scientists consider a dangerous threshold - but realistically, that’s unlikely to happen, due to problems evident at COP27, the United Nations climate conference in Egypt. Read more» 
Special thanks
to our supporters
- Tamara Maki
- Jon Meade
- Mark Jones
- Donald Pitt — Donald Pitt Family Foundation
- Marsha & David Irwin
- Lara Rubio
- KXCI Community Radio
- Hunter S. Thompson
- John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
- NewsMatch
- & many more!
We rely on readers like you. Join them & contribute to the Sentinel today!
Hosting provider
Proud member of
Developing nations were jubilant at the close of COP27 as negotiators from wealthy countries worldwide agreed to establish a “loss and damage” fund for vulnerable countries harmed by climate change - but the fund might not materialize in the way that developing countries hope. Read more»
Stark words greeted the leaders who have gathered in Egypt to discuss climate change at the United Nation’s annual conference - words that resonate with climate experts and some political leaders in Arizona, who are taking their own steps in the absence of a statewide policy. Read more»
Despite frustrating sclerosis in the negotiating halls as countries meet at COP27, the United Nations summit on climate change, the pathway forward for ramping up climate finance to help low-income countries adapt to climate change and transition to clean energy is becoming clearer. Read more»
There are more than 600 fossil fuel lobbyists at the COP27 climate conference, a rise of more than 25% from last year and outnumbering any one frontline community affected by the climate crisis. Read more»
A series of symbolic moves on climate finance at COP27 suggests positive momentum could be starting to build on a pivotal issue at the UN summit in Egypt. Read more»
