COP 26 climate conference makes small gains, leaves toughest issues to next year

Glasgow’s COP 26, billed as the last chance to save the world from catastrophic climate change, failed to make the radical steps scientists said were needed but finally ended in a political consensus agreement 24 hours later than planned.... Read more»

As climate summit enters final stretch, activists decry it as a failure

Crucial talks in Glasgow to rein in climate change entered the final stretch on Monday after a weekend of protests where activists criticized the conference as a failure because world leaders aren't taking global warming seriously enough. ... Read more»

COP 26 doesn’t look so hopeful for countries living the climate emergency

For those living on a small island or in the heart of drought-hit Africa, the progress at the climate talks in Glasgow does not seem so rosy as the flurry of announcements and political grandstanding of the first few days would suggest.... Read more»

Guest opinion

Steele: Climate crisis has huge costs for Arizona, but state leaders can’t fight it alone

Over the last decade, Arizona has experienced 13 extreme weather events costing the state up to $10 billion in damages, and while state action is crucial, we can’t do this alone - states rely on the federal government to serve as a strong baseline for climate action. ... Read more»

Environmental groups call for McSally to support climate change legislation

Environmentalists gathered Tuesday outside Sen. Martha McSally’s office to demand she support legislation requiring the U.S. to honor the Paris climate accord, from which the Trump administration intends to withdraw.... Read more»

Weekend music

Introducing Tucson's 'cowgoth' band, the Paris Accord

Ladies and gentlefolk, allow me to introduce Tucson's newest (and possibly only?) "Cowgoth" band. Behold: the Paris Accord. Plus, DIY musical pioneer Wreckless Eric, and more in your TucsonSentinel.com weekend music roundup.... Read more»