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Venezuela becomes first Latin American country to lose all glaciers

October 30, 2024

China hopes to continue biodiversity work during COP 16

The U.N. Biodiversity Summit, known as COP16 is underway in Cali, Colombia.

October 30, 2024

Women technologists describe gender divide in tech industry

Startups focusing on AI have really taken off in the past year, serving as one of the driving engines of the tech industry.

October 29, 2024

See how NYC retail owners stay open amid rising shopliftings

While difficult to accurately measure levels of organized retail theft in the United States due to variations in data collection criteria, the National Retail Federation says retailers are struggling in the face of continuing store thefts. Some cities are being harder hit than others. With […]

October 29, 2024

Puerto Rico joke at Trump rally sparks outrage

A new controversy is brewing over comments made about the Latino community at a weekend campaign event for U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Some of the most inflammatory remarks targeted Puerto Ricans, sparking outrage among many politicians… and average citizens. CGTN’s Nitza Soledad Perez […]

October 29, 2024

See how Colorado’s ‘rank choice voting’ proposition could overhaul elections

Americans are going to the polls at a time when many question the U.S. election system. Some believe votes are fraudulently counted. Others argue elections are too partisan with politically extreme candidates on both sides. One alternative voting method is starting to gain some traction. […]

October 29, 2024

Three Mile Island to restart, powering Microsoft’s AI

There is a growing demand for electricity in the United States, with a lot of it driven by artificial intelligence. To help meet that demand in the coming years, scientists and engineers are turning to low-carbon energy sources and nuclear power. One nuclear facility, Three […]

October 29, 2024

Annual agricultural robotics event shows high-tech tools

One of the world’s largest events combining agriculture and high tech has just wrapped up in the Northern California city of Woodland. Mark Niu takes us to the International Forum of Agricultural Robotics to find out whether farmers are impressed by what’s on display.

October 29, 2024

Uruguay will hold presidential run-off in November

Uruguay will hold a presidential run-off after there was no out-right winner on in the first round election on October 27. The small South American nation will choose between two moderate candidates in about a month. Joel Richards reports from Montevideo.

October 28, 2024

A review of Biden’s climate action

The U.S. government’s position on climate change could see a dramatic shift based on who wins the upcoming presidential election. After taking office, President Joe Biden not only re-joined the Paris Climate Agreement but also made significant changes in the U.S. commitment to fight global […]

October 28, 2024

Can U.S. presidential candidates save the American dream of homeownership?

The ‘American Dream’ of homeownership is slipping away for millions. With housing prices and rents soaring across the United States, presidential candidates are unveiling their plans to tackle the crisis. Can they make a difference? Nitza Soledad Perez reports from Miami.

October 28, 2024

COP16’s “Biodiversity Jenga” calls for urgent ecosystem protection

It’s time to do something about the threats against the world’s biodiversity. That is the message at this year’s COP16 Biodiversity Conference, and the topic of an art installation at the heart of the summit’s Blue Zone, where experts and officials are holding talks. Michelle […]

October 27, 2024

Businesses, private sector convenes on Sao Paulo for B20 Summit

October 27, 2024

COP 16 introduces “Green Zone,” highlighting biodiversity

Colombian officials say they want to have an unprecedented amount of inclusion in its UN Biodiversity Summit. For COP16, the host country has created a Green Zone, where parallel events are held for the participation of a wider audience. CGTN’s Michelle Begue reports.

October 26, 2024

Uruguay’s presidential election

Uruguayans go to the polls this weekend, the sixth Latin American nation to vote a new president this year. But the country bucks the trend of polarized politics, as Joel Richards reports from Montevideo.

October 25, 2024

Robots show off new skills at Robobusiness conference

In Silicon Valley, the Robobusiness conference recently brought together some of the world’s top experts on robotics and as well as their robotic creations. Even though the robots came in different shapes and sizes, they all had the same goal — demonstrating their value to […]

October 25, 2024

Caravan of 2,000 migrants heads to U.S. border ahead of election

A caravan of some 2,000 migrants is making its way to the U.S.-Mexico border, hoping to arrive before the U.S. election. Many say they fear what asylum changes could come under a new president. Immigration is a top issue for voters this November with both […]

October 25, 2024

Global environmental finance takes center stage at COP16

Some of the world’s most pressing environmental issues are under discussion this week at COP16, the United Nations Biodiversity Conference, in Cali, Colombia. Among these issues is financing. Michelle Begue reports from Cali.

October 25, 2024

Can third-party candidates shake up the 2024 presidential race?

With just weeks until polls close in an extraordinarily tight U.S. presidential election, there remains a huge unpredictable factor that could well tip the balance. In every single battleground state, there is at least one independent or third-party candidate on the ballot. While none of […]

October 25, 2024

Boeing strike escalates as workers reject pay deal

Boeing workers voted to sign a new union contract Wednesday, and will return to work following a more than five-week strike. This as the company posted a $6 billion-dollar quarterly loss as a result of the walkout. Poppie Mphuthing has the details.

October 25, 2024

Colombia struggles against illegal mining and deforestation

At COP16 on Oct. 22, officials, NGOs and citizens spoke of the threats against biodiversity, the communities that protect them, and what they need to effectively preserve nature. Michelle Begue reports from Cali, Colombia.

October 24, 2024

Chicago migrants no longer guaranteed a shelter bed

For over two years, the governor of Texas has bussed tens of thousands of migrants to Democratic-run cities. More than 50,000 have been driven to Chicago, where a number of migrant shelters were opened.

October 24, 2024

The United Nations Secretary General will try to resuscitate the Black Sea Grain Initiative during his engagements at the annual BRICS summit.

October 24, 2024

AI playing growing role in financial industry

AI continues to transform numerous sectors of the economy, including the world of finance.

October 24, 2024

Nations unite to reverse nature loss by 2030

The U.N. Biodiversity Summit, known as COP16, is underway in Cali, Colombia. Government delegates, experts, and civil society representatives are under pressure to take action and deliver a solid plan for biodiversity conservation.

October 23, 2024

IMF warns of alarming global debt levels

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns about the dangerously high levels of global public debt, which are expected to reach a new record. The IMF urges governments to generate sufficient revenue through taxation to meet their financial obligations. However, in the U.S., where […]

October 23, 2024

Mobility summit in Mexico focuses on EV and infrastructure

Electric vehicles are becoming more common on roads worldwide as individuals, private companies, and public services make the shift. This growing trend requires supporting infrastructure, especially in developing countries, as reported by CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock from Mexico City.

October 23, 2024

Presidential candidates brace for tight race in Wisconsin

One of the key battleground states in the 2024 U.S. presidential election is Wisconsin and the race for its crucial electoral votes is tight. CGTN’s Dan Williams recently traveled to Wisconsin, often referred to as the “dairy state,” to gauge voter sentiment and concerns ahead […]

October 22, 2024

IMF warns of geopolitical risks to global economy

Inflation receding in many economies and growth better-than-expected are normally a recipe for optimism. But leaders gathering at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank this week drew attention to the geopolitical risks threatening global economic stability. CGTN’s Owen Fairclough has more.

October 22, 2024

Study: Infant mortality increased in the U.S. after abortion ban

New research shows that infant mortality in the U.S. worsened after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the federal right to an abortion in the Dobbs decision of 2022. Since then, more than 20 states have implemented bans or restrictions on the medical procedure and hundreds […]

October 22, 2024

What’s on voters minds in Michigan in the presidential election

The U.S. state of Michigan promises to be another tight contest in this year’s presidential election. Just 154,000 votes separated Democrat Joe Biden and Republican Donald Trump in 2020. CGTN’s Dan Williams travelled to Michigan to find out what’s on voters minds ahead of […]

October 22, 2024

Blending Chinese and Cuban cultures in unique cuisine

China and Cuba have long shared common ties dating back to the mid 1800s when Chinese immigrants first began arriving on the island nation for work. The result was the creation of a vibrant Chinatown community in Havana. More than 175 years later, that […]

October 22, 2024

Highlights from the Berkeley-China Summit

In Berkeley, California, academics and entrepreneurs from China and the U.S. have gathered for a special summit to explore cooperation and opportunities. As Mark Niu reports, many of the attendees agree that business opportunities are the best opportunity to bring cultures together.

October 21, 2024

Erie: From manufacturing hub to 2024 election battleground

It promises to be a tense final few weeks before the U.S. presidential election in the battleground states of Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. These three states make up part of so-called “Blue Wall” that tend favor Democratic candidates. That wall collapsed in 2016, when Donald […]

October 21, 2024

See how Hurricanes Helene and Milton are challenging voters ahead of the election

Hurricane Helene and Milton could have in impact on voting in critical swing states in the run-up to a major U.S. presidential election. CGTN’s Nitza Soledad Perez reports.

October 21, 2024

BRICS expands to 10 Members, as more countries seek to join the Global South alliance

BRICS nations represent around 45 percent of the world’s population and 16 percent of global trade. Originally, comprised of four of the world’s fastest-growing emerging economies – Brazil, Russia, India, and China — South Africa joined two years later. This year, BRICS doubled in size […]

October 21, 2024

UN COP16 Biodiversity Conference opens in Colombia

The United Nations’ COP16 Biodiversity Conference kicked off on Oct. 21 in Colombia with a call for increased funding to address biodiversity loss. Colombia takes over the rotating presidency from China for the conference and governments made a call for more action to be taken […]

October 20, 2024

U.S.-China Green Energy Summit kicks off in California

At Stanford University in California, experts from China and the U.S. gathered on Saturday, Oct. 19, to seek common ground in battling climate change. The conference arrived at the consensus that action cannot be delayed. CGTN’s Mark Niu reports.

October 19, 2024

Cuba works to restore power after nationwide blackouts

Cuba is restoring some electricity, Energy Minister Vicente de la O Levy said on Saturday, Oct. 19. Its electrical grid collapsed for a second time Saturday morning, after first failing on Friday, Oct. 18. As CGTN’s Luis Chirino reports, the outage comes as the […]

October 18, 2024

Mexico sees historic decline in poverty

The World Bank says that over the past six years, Mexico has lifted millions of people out of poverty. Mexico accomplished this by creating a bank that more easily transfers retirement funds to elderly citizens, scholarships money to students, and financial aid to some […]

October 18, 2024

From cattle ranch to sustainable forest

Colombia’s Orinoco River Basin is a tropical ecosystem, where forests are at risk due to large scale agricultural projects like rice plantations, soy farms and cattle ranching. This region has also been the center of forest conservation efforts. Private farms in the last decade […]

October 17, 2024

BRICS summit set to amplify Global South’s voice

As BRICS nations gear up for another summit, analysts say the group is giving a greater voice to developing countries in the Global South. Paulo Cabral reports.

October 17, 2024

Report shows Colombia is the deadliest country for environmentalists

In Colombia those working to protect nature are also endangered. A report this year showed Colombia is the deadliest country for environmentalists. Michelle Begue reports from Bogota ahead of COP16, the UN biodiversity conference.

October 17, 2024

Media leaders gather in Brazil to boost China-Latin America ties at 2024 forum

Media leaders and academics gathered this week in Rio de Janeiro for the 2024 China–Latin America and Caribbean Media Cooperation Forum. The event seeks to strengthen connections between the region and China. Lucrecia Franco reports.

October 17, 2024

Bao Li and Qing Bao settle into their new home in DC

Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao are getting settled at their new home: the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington. CGTN’s Jim Spellman reports.

October 16, 2024

Colombian company leads charge for sustainable biodiversity solutions

Colombia will host COP16, the annual UN Convention on Biological Diversity in October. The last conference took place in 2022, in Montreal, Canada where parties signed the Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. This set global targets to safeguard biodiversity. But as countries consider how to […]

October 16, 2024

Colombian farm promotes sustainable ranching ahead of COP16

Colombia’s slogan for the October biodiversity conference, COP16, is ‘Peace with Nature.’ Food security has become a growing global concern, and one family is exploring sustainable cattle ranching, hoping to share their findings with other countries. Michelle Begue reports.

October 16, 2024

Mexico tackles plastic waste with new recycling technology

Plastic waste is a growing concern around the world. It’s slow to decompose and it chokes ecosystems and infrastructure if not properly recycled. In Mexico, that’s a problem that innovators are working to solve. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports.

October 16, 2024

World Food Day highlights rising global hunger

October 16 marks World Food Day. Since its start in 1945, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization has aimed to raise awareness about global hunger and food security. There’s been some progress in recent decades but over the last few years, there’s been an […]

October 15, 2024

Rising costs undermine Argentina’s appeal for tourists

For many years, foreign tourists traveled to Argentina in large part because of its volatile economy. But economic changes, including a stable exchange rate, mean the country has become increasingly expensive for visitors. Joel Richards reports from Buenos Aires.

October 15, 2024

U.S. colleges tighten protest rules, raising free speech concerns

Following a year marked by pro-Palestinian student protests on campuses across the United States, many institutions have adopted new rules around protest and speech. Some have placed limits on the time or location protests are permitted, while others require pre-approval for any demonstration. Administrators say […]

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