Deforestation soars in Colombia after Farc rebels' demobilization.
Colombia
Area of deforestation climbed 44% in 2016 compared with year before, as criminal groups have swooped in promote illegal logging and mining
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EPA chief wants scientists to debate climate on TV.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is in the early stages of launching a debate about climate change that could air on...
Colorado joins 'climate alliance' of states fighting global warming.
(Reuters) - Colorado's governor signed an executive order on Tuesday making his state the latest to join a "climate alliance" of U.S. states and...
Notley warns B.C. that blocking Trans Mountain pipeline would harm 'working people.'
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley took aim Tuesday at pipeline opponents in British Columbia who, in her words, would harm "working people" in their quest to block...
Ranchers fight Keystone XL pipeline by building solar panels in its path.
After years of battling Canadian pipeline giant TransCanada over the controversial Keystone XL pipeline, Nebraska rancher Bob Allpress is taking an unusual step to...
Shipping companies urged to stop using dirty fuels in the Arctic.
Guardian sustainable business
Transport
Shipping companies are under pressure to phase out use of heavy fuels, as world’s first hybrid battery-powered cruise ship set for launch...
Push for new coal-fired power station in Queensland 'nonsense' – state minister.
Energy
Idea championed by federal Nationals ‘one of the most irresponsible policy propositions I’ve heard’, Mark Bailey says
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Queensland does not need a new coal-fired power...
EU parliament extends exemption for foreign flights from carbon emissions scheme.
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Energy economics group says export market for Australian coal will decline.
Coal
Office of the chief economist projects market will grow by 8.7% by 2022, but Institute for Energy Economics says this is based on out...
Ministers act to head off revolt over membership of European nuclear regulator.
EU referendum and Brexit
Government considering ‘associate membership’ of group that governs movement of radioactive material across Europe
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Theresa May stands next to Donald Tusk, president...
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