The United Nations General Assembly on May 20 adopted a resolution reinforcing states’ obligations to combat climate change, a long-awaited move toned down under pressure from major greenhouse gas emitters.

UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday considers a resolution reinforcing states’ obligations to combat climate change, a long-awaited move toned down…

A landmark General Assembly resolution adopted on Wednesday is “a powerful affirmation” of international law, climate justice and science, according to UN chief António Guterres.