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Puerto Ricans could be newest US 'climate refugees.'

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Costs of climate change: Early estimate for hurricanes, fires reaches $300 billion.

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Climate and energy are becoming focal points in state political races.

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Spicer says rolling back regulations helping economy.

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China delays auto carbon trading scheme

China has delayed a mandatory carbon trading scheme for its auto industry aimed at boosting the production of battery cars after pressure from automakers...

Tropical forests worse carbon emitters than U.S. trucks and cars: study

LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Tropical forests emit more carbon each year than all of the cars and trucks in the United States, scientists...

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