Rich countries seek coal-to-clean energy deals with Indonesia and Vietnam
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Leak: EU mulls investment treaty exit as Japan blocks green reforms
Internal committee minutes show EU frustration with Japan's protection of fossil fuel interests under the Energy Charter Treaty, as a decision deadline looms
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Former presidents of Mexico, Niger, Kiribati join commission to tackle overshoot risks
The Climate Overshoot Commission will explore controversial options to cope with global heating in excess of the 2C Paris limit
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Ukraine builds legal case against Russia for environmental damage
Officials have recorded 231 alleged environmental crimes since Russian troops invaded and are preparing to seek reparations
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Solar Energy in Ireland: is it the way to go?
16 May 2022
Ireland’s first large scale solar farm opened in Wicklow just two weeks ago and is projected to be able to save up...
In review: what’s on this National Biodiversity Week
13 May 2022
A ten day celebration of nature in Ireland kicks off today! Welcome to National Biodiversity Week 2022!
Biodiversity refers to the variety of...
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NASA’s Cynthia Rosenzweig Receives 2022 World Food Prize
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A NASA climate researcher has received the 2022 World Food Prize, comparable to a Nobel Prize for food and agriculture.
Cynthia Rosenzweig, a senior...
Why Denmark and Bangladesh are urging support for victims of climate disaster
Millions of people in vulnerable nations are already experiencing losses and damages from climate impacts. To help them, we need to break the deadlock...
NASA’s ECOSTRESS Detects ‘Heat Islands’ in Extreme Indian Heat Wave
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The instrument aboard the space station documents blistering temperatures in urban areas around Delhi during the historic heat wave on the Indian subcontinent.
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