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2016 ties with 2007 for second lowest Arctic sea ice minimum
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The Arctic sets yet another record low maximum extent
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Warming ocean water undercuts Antarctic ice shelves
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Covenant of Mayors and Compact of Mayors partner to support city action on climate...
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EU meets Kyoto targets under first commitment period (2008-2012)
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EU and Iceland sign agreement for joint fulfilment of second phase of Kyoto Protocol
They have committed to jointly achieve a 20% reduction in their combined greenhouse gas emissions for the period 2013-2020 compared to the level in...
EU Climate Action and Energy Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete: “The science is clear. The...
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