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A war has been declared in the Amazon.
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Boko Haram terrorists thriving on climate crisis: report
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Marshall Islands president says shipping registry supports climate action
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Trump’s climate official: ‘I actually don’t know what 2C means’
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EU, France accused of hijacking ‘Africa-led’ clean energy scheme
A $10bn clean energy programme launched at the Paris climate talks “by Africa, for Africa” is in turmoil after interventions by the EU and France.In a...
Indigenous peoples given a voice at UN climate talks
In a landmark deal, nations gathered in Bonn agreed to create a platform for indigenous peoples to actively participate in the UN climate talks.
For...
Brazil fights emissions cap for shipping, citing cost concerns
Brazil is seeking to water down prospective climate targets for the shipping sector, documents seen by Climate Home News show.
A joint submission to the International...
Insurers urged to stop underwriting coal projects, following Axa move
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Your greatest hope against climate change is standing beside you
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Brazil should support ambition in the climate deal of the year
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