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Global LNG giants turn to poor countries for new markets.

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Climate warms the Earth, not chance.

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'Political watershed' as 19 countries pledge to phase out coal.

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'Black hole': Pollution from coal-fired power worse than overseas, survey finds.

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Anti-Adani activists vow 'direct action' against mine contractor Downer.

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ICYMI: Uncharted territory.

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BLM 'priority' list pushes drilling, wall – leaked docs.

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Sustainability revolution keeps Taliban at bay.

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