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  "id": 9313871,
  "title": "The climate fight has one great ally. You just can’t look at it directly | Bill McKibben",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/the-climate-fight-has-one-great-ally-you-just-cant-look-at-it",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T10:00:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Guardian US",
    "slug": "the-guardian-us",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/sep/23/climate-un-clean-energy-2030"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Climate change continues to pose a significant threat to our planet, as evidenced by the recent gathering of climate experts in New York. Despite the dire situation, there is a glimmer of hope in the form of solar power. The message being sent to global leaders is clear: we need solar energy everywhere by the end of the decade. While the current political climate is far from ideal, with record temperatures and devastating disasters already occurring, there is still a strong sense of unity among those fighting for a sustainable future. Bill McKibben, a prominent activist and scholar, emphasizes that we all share the same sun and that our collective strength lies in our common bond. The path forward may be challenging, but the goal of achieving clean energy for all by 2030 remains achievable if we act now.",
  "summary": "There is hope in solar power. As the UN meets, we are urging leaders to pursue a clear goal: clean energy for all by 2030 Our message to global leaders: we need solar power everywhere by the decade’s end As climate experts from around the world gather in New York for their annual week of talking through the world’s deepest dilemma, the vibes are mostly bad. Though 2026 seems likely to set a new…",
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        "outlet": "Guardian Business",
        "title": "The climate fight has one great ally. You just can’t look at it directly | Bill McKibben",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/the-climate-fight-has-one-great-ally-you-just-cant-look-at-it-9328178",
        "published": "2026-09-23T10:00:46.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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