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Mon, 11 Dec 2023 11:02:03 +0000

Fossil fuels Can humanity really kick its addiction? Climate at COP28 in Dubai We are about to pass a civilisational milestone, say forecasters. In the next few years we will pass ‘peak’ fossil fuels – […]

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Tue, 21 Nov 2023 10:39:31 +0000

Brazil records its hottest ever temperature Brazil has recorded its hottest ever temperature – 44.8C (112.6F) – as parts of the country endure a stifling heatwave. The record was hit on Sunday in […]

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Tue, 21 Nov 2023 10:13:45 +0000

Climate change: Is the world warming faster than expected? Climate records have tumbled in 2023. There have been historically high sea temperatures, worrying lows in Antarctic sea-ice, and extreme weather events […]

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Tue, 21 Nov 2023 10:01:17 +0000

Climate change: US and China take 'small but important steps' The US and China have agreed on measures to tackle climate change but stopped short of committing to end fossil fuels, a joint statement said. The […]

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Wed, 09 Aug 2023 09:08:05 +0000

British water companies face $1 bln lawsuits over pollution LONDON – Six British water companies are facing lawsuits valued at over 800 million pounds ($1 billion) brought on behalf of millions of customers for […]

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Wed, 09 Aug 2023 08:53:53 +0000

Indonesian villagers dig up dry river bed in drought Desperate for a drink: Indonesian villagers dig up dry river bed in drought KARANGANYAR, Indonesia, Aug 9 – It’s been four, long, hot months since […]

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Fri, 04 Aug 2023 10:24:23 +0000

'I lost hope in farming': Extreme weather devastates South Korean watermelon farmer Kwon Gye-soon has been farming for more than a quarter of a century but she is not hopeful she can get back on her feet this time after climate […]

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Fri, 04 Aug 2023 10:06:55 +0000

Floods hit China's grain belt as storms following Doksuri head northeast Rain pelted swathes of China’s biggest grain producing province on Friday, submerging farms and worsening floods that have already swamped cities around […]

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Fri, 04 Aug 2023 09:49:46 +0000

California fire scorching precious Joshua trees The largest wildfire in California so far this year has burned precious Joshua trees, a prominent cultural symbol once vital for indigenous people to weave […]

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Fri, 04 Aug 2023 09:33:59 +0000

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon fell 66% in July Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon fell in July to its lowest level for the month since 2017, preliminary government figures showed on Thursday, boosting […]

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Fri, 04 Aug 2023 09:17:24 +0000

UK carbon price plunge raises risk of green levies on exports to EU Plummeting prices in the UK’s carbon market have increased the likelihood that exports of steel will be slapped with additional CO2 levies to access the […]

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Mon, 17 Jul 2023 10:37:54 +0000

Extreme heat intensifies across south-west US A heat dome over the US south-west has translated into extreme heat warnings from coast to coast, which continue to affect more than 110 million […]

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Mon, 17 Jul 2023 10:15:48 +0000

Admit your failures, climate summit host Al Jaber tells nations: COP 28 Governments must face up to their failures to tackle climate change at the next UN climate summit, the president of COP28 has told governments. The […]

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Mon, 17 Jul 2023 10:00:22 +0000

US refuses climate reparations for developing nations The US says it will not “under any circumstances” pay reparations to developing countries hit by climate change-fuelled disasters. Climate envoy John […]

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Mon, 17 Jul 2023 09:38:47 +0000

US, China aim to revive climate talks as planet reels under extreme weather BEIJING, China – U.S. climate envoy John Kerry said it was “imperative that China and the United States make real progress” in the four months before […]

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Mon, 17 Jul 2023 09:19:23 +0000

China logs 52.2 Celsius as extreme weather rewrites records BEIJING, China – A remote township in China’s arid northwest endured temperatures of more than 52 Celsius (126 Fahrenheit) on Sunday, state media reported, […]

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Fri, 23 Jun 2023 12:48:23 +0000

UAEU launches its COP28 roadmap AL AIN- This United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) today launched its strategic plan of action leading up to the meeting of the 28th Conference of the […]

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Fri, 23 Jun 2023 12:27:46 +0000

Climate change could lead to 'widespread chaos' for insect communities Research explores how a warming world could impact ecosystems and derail the development of new species. New research explores how a warming world could […]

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Mon, 19 Jun 2023 07:20:38 +0000

Drought-depleted hydropower drives China to turn to coal LONDON – China has leant hard on coal-fired power plants as well as wind and solar generators to make up for a shortfall in hydroelectric generation as a result of low Read More

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Mon, 19 Jun 2023 07:06:01 +0000

Late push for coal subsidies upsets EU deal on energy reforms LUXEMBOURG – Climate Change – A late proposal to extend subsidies for coal plants has upset European Union countries’ plans to on Monday approve a reform of the bloc’s Read More

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Mon, 19 Jun 2023 06:53:31 +0000

Swiss voters approve global minimum corporate tax, climate goals ZURICH – Voters in Switzerland on Sunday approved the introduction of a global minimum tax on businesses and a climate law that aims to cut fossil fuel use and reach Read More

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Fri, 16 Jun 2023 09:34:18 +0000

Mexico says mass bird deaths likely caused by El Niño's hotter waters MEXICO CITY – The deaths of hundreds of wild birds along Mexico’s Pacific coast were likely caused by the El Niño climate phenomenon, local authorities said on Read More

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Fri, 16 Jun 2023 09:19:31 +0000

Mexico swelters as 'atypical' heat wave grips nation MEXICO CITY / MONTERREY, Mexico – Climate Change – Earth Rally – Mexican authorities urged people across the country to take safety precautions on Thursday as an unusual Read More

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Fri, 16 Jun 2023 08:57:57 +0000

Climate law divides Swiss voters ahead of referendum GENEVA – The Swiss government hopes voters will support a draft climate law aiming to cut emissions to net zero by 2050 as it seeks to comply with its global commitments Read More

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Tue, 13 Jun 2023 11:01:30 +0000

Threat to whales complicates US research into seaweed for biofuel U.S. Department of Energy has invested $55 million in seaweed biofuel research Whale biologists worry kelp growing gear could entangle critically endangered Read More

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Tue, 13 Jun 2023 10:47:13 +0000

Germany overtakes China as second most attractive country for re-newables investment LONDON – Germany has overtaken China to become the second most attractive country in the world for renewables investment due to its efforts to speed up power market Read More

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Tue, 13 Jun 2023 10:33:54 +0000

South Africa sees 5,500 MW more renewable energy online by 2026 JOHANNESBURG – South Africa expects more than 5,500 megawatts (MW) of additional renewable energy projects to come online by 2026, electricity minister Kgosientsho Read More

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Tue, 13 Jun 2023 10:23:12 +0000

Investors may exit consumer goods firms over EU deforestation law LONDON – As a new European Union zero-tolerance deforestation law looms, several major investors told Reuters they are concerned about their exposure to the issue, with Read More

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Mon, 12 Jun 2023 09:40:29 +0000

Fossil fuel company net zero plans 'largely meaningless,' report says LONDON – The number of fossil fuel companies setting net-zero emissions targets has risen sharply over the past year, but most fail to address key concerns, making them Read More

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Mon, 12 Jun 2023 09:26:46 +0000

India says plants using imported coal to operate at full capacity till September NEW DELHI – India on Monday said power plants operating on imported coal would have to run at full capacity till the end of September, extending an earlier timeline by Read More

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Mon, 12 Jun 2023 09:09:41 +0000

UAE looks to salty, muddy mangroves in climate change fight Climate Change – ABU DHABI – Against the heat, urbanisation and sand of the United Arab Emirates, the placid, muddy waterways of the Gulf state’s coastal mangroves are Read More

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