Articles by Staff Writer Jake Bittle
Jake Bittle is a staff writer at Grist who covers climate impacts and adaptation. His book about climate migration, "The Great Displacement," is published by Simon & Schuster.
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![Participants attend day thirteen of the COP28 climate conference on December 13, 2023 in Dubai. The conference went into an extra day as delegations continue to negotiated over the wording of the final agreement.]()
![Participants attend day thirteen of the COP28 climate conference on December 13, 2023 in Dubai. The conference went into an extra day as delegations continue to negotiated over the wording of the final agreement.]()
How an oil executive led the world to an agreement to ditch fossil fuels
After weeks of debate at COP28, countries decide to “transition away” from oil and gas — while stopping short of a “phaseout.”
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Despite UN talks, the world has no plan to adapt to climate change
Rich countries are dodging responsibility for adaptation aid, infuriating leaders from vulnerable nations.
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![Participants walk by United Nations, United Arab Emirates and COP28 flags during the COP28 climate summit in Dubai.]()
![Participants walk by United Nations, United Arab Emirates and COP28 flags during the COP28 climate summit in Dubai.]()
Why are there so many fossil fuel lobbyists at COP28?
A record 2,400 lobbyists are at the conference representing national governments, business groups, and carbon offset advocates.
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Inside the Marshall Islands’ life-or-death plan to survive climate change
The Pacific island nation is seeking $35 billion to protect against sea-level rise and prevent a mass exodus.
