
Hot planet on a path of 'suicidal emissions' from fossil fuel burning
The U.N. secretary-general demanded that nations act far faster and more decisively to combat the climate crisis.
Founded in 1944, the Washington-based World Bank Group provides financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. Its mission is to fight poverty and to help people help themselves and their environment.
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The U.N. secretary-general demanded that nations act far faster and more decisively to combat the climate crisis.
The Global Environment Facility, or GEF, sent up smoke signals warning that 'incremental change will not suffice.'
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A summit with the U.S. could expand North Korea's little-known involvement with international organizations.
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