Climate extremes, policy confuse crop choices for Malawi farmers.
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Angling to get New Jersey into the United States Climate Alliance.
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Authorities probe whether Canadian businesses hide climate costs from investors.
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This oil law was sold as climate friendly. It might not be.
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The American people – not Big Oil – must decide our climate future.
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Why sea cucumbers are making life harder for diesel traders.
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US power plant emissions fall to near 1990 levels, decoupling from GDP growth.
Emissions from the nation's power generators have been on the decline, even as the economy has grown—providing evidence that contradicts pro-coal arguments promoted by...
EU strikes deal on carbon market reform.
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union negotiators agreed to a compromise on carbon market reforms on Thursday, with the bloc keen for a deal this...
Fossil fuel companies undermining Paris agreement negotiations.
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Exclusive: report says outcomes of climate negotiations have been skewed to favour biggest corporate polluters
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