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PARIS: The 28-member European Union, the third-largest emitter of planet-warming greenhouse gases after China and the United States, has long been held up as...
Dutch MEP: Shipping must go further and faster on climate
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Des coraux du Golfe d'Aqaba résistent au changement climatique
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U.N. disaster forum to push for risk-cutting plans, finance
by Sophie Hares
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Global growth up in line with forecasts, with poorest regions lagging behind: UN report
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UNITED NATIONS, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Growth in the global economy has picked up in the last six months in line with expectations,...
Vulnerable Voices Lash Out as Companies Sway Climate Talks
By HIROKO TABUCHIMay 16, 2017Developing nations and environmental groups are challenging some of the world’s biggest companies and wealthiest countries over the role corporate lobbyists play...
Africa calls for funding to restore degraded forests, land
Investing in forest and landscape restoration as well as ensuring their sustainability will improve livelihoods of African people, experts have said.
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Surprising developments in China, India could blunt Trump's climate rollbacks
A passenger airliner flies past steam and white smoke emitted from a coal-fired power plant in Beijing.Image: AP/REX/ShutterstockBy Andrew Freedman2017-05-16 21:09:12 UTC
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Indigenous Leaders Find Voice In Global Climate Talks
16 May 2017 | BONN | Germany | For years, it seemed that Juan-Carlos Jintiach was the lone indigenous voice speaking for the people...
Climate policy heats up during Bonn talks
From Bonn to Fairbanks, Vienna to Washington, last week was surprisingly active for climate action. The two-week Bonn climate negotiations got underway, President Donald...
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