First, links to reports from the Associated Press, National Public Radio, and Colorado Public Radio; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials. (Scroll down for ALL OF IT 11-12-26.) — MCM

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FROM NOV.  12  Leaders of countries already hit hard by climate change tell UN summit that urgent action is needed, by Suzan Fraser, Seth Borenstein, Sibi Arasu and Tammy Webber | AP  ANTALYA, Turkey — Urgent action is needed to help countries hardest-hit by the effects of climate change, small island leaders said Thursday at the United Nations climate talks in Turkey, describing global warming as a life-or-death issue for their people. Click HERE for report with one photo. Click HERE for same AP report in Spanish, and HERE for others.

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FROM NOV. 12  Colorado flood victims hope for speedier federal help. Reported by Havalin Haskell | CPR News / NPR  Local and state officials in Colorado say recent floods have outstripped their ability to respond. They’re worried about federal response after Trump delayed flood aid for political reasons in 2025. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.

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FROM NOV. 12  Dangerous weather, communication difficulties highlighted deadly June wildfire in Colorado, by Tom Hesse | CPR  At 3:19 p.m. on June 27, Rifle Helitack squad leader Emily Barker commanded four other firefighters on her team battling a wildfire in Mesa County to “pull shelters.” Click HERE for report with photos and map.