UN chief warns world is 'paralyzed,' equity slipping away at General Assembly

During the 2022 General Assembly, the U.N. chief warned nations are “gridlocked in colossal global dysfunction” and aren’t ready or willing to tackle the challenges that threaten humanity's future.

Biden, S. African leader meeting to discuss Ukraine, climate issues, trade

The White House meeting between the two leaders is also an effort for the Biden administration to improve relations with South Africa to handle global issues.

Eiffel Tower to go dark earlier as Paris saves energy

Lights on the Eiffel Tower will soon be turned off more than an hour earlier at night to save electricity, the Paris mayor announced Tuesday, as Russia's war in Ukraine deepens an energy crisis in Europe.

Exxon Valdez Capt. Joseph Hazelwood dies at 75

Joseph Hazelwood, the captain of the Exxon Valdez oil tanker that ran aground more than three decades ago in Alaska, causing one of the worst oil spills in U.S. history, has died, the New York Times reported. He was 75.

Jason Momoa shaves head to denounce single-use plastics

The 43-year-old actor said he’s tired of plastic bottles, bags and packaging ending up as pollution.

Swiss retailer rolls out 'coffee balls' to replace plastic capsules

Swiss retailer Migros said its “coffee balls” are fully compostable, unlike the plastic and aluminum containers popularized by its rival Nestle under the brand Nespresso.

K2 in Pakistan polluted with 'rotting food and human waste' left by climbers, foundation says

The foundation of elite mountain climber Nirmal Purja has announced it is bringing a team to Pakistan's K2 next year to clean up "rotting food and human waste" that is "frozen into the ice and leaching into the groundwater." 

EPA to designate two 'forever chemicals' as hazardous substances

'Forever chemicals' have been phased out by U.S. manufacturers, but they remain in the environment because they don't degrade over time.