Hawaii enacts law committing to goals of Paris climate accord.
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Tony Abbott warns against low emissions target ahead of Finkel review.
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Former PM says he is concerned by reports that Finkel review is aiming towards 70% renewables by 2030
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France vows to go beyond Paris climate commitments.
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Defying Trump, Hawaii becomes first state to pass law committing to Paris climate accord.
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Australia's carbon emissions rise in off-season for first time in a decade.
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States take lead on climate amid swirling legal questions.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) ordered the Kosciuszko Bridge to be lit green in support of the Paris Agreement. Several states are working...
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Deadline for states to meet Obama-era emissions rule is extended.
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Inside the Vatican’s tech accelerator that’s targeting climate change.
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