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CO2 emissions up 2.7%, world ‘off course’: study
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CO2 emissions up 2.7%, world ‘off course’: study

Global emissions of carbon dioxide mainly from fossil fuel burning will rise 2.7 percent in 2018, scientists said Wednesday, signaling…
David Attenborough: ‘The collapse of our civilizations is on the horizon’
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David Attenborough: ‘The collapse of our civilizations is on the horizon’

  Renowned nature broadcaster Sir David Attenborough has told world leaders that climate change could lead to collapse of civilizations,…
Optimism trumps despair at climate summit
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Optimism trumps despair at climate summit

  Mayors, governors, entrepreneurs, CEOs, investors and celebrities delivered a double-edged message Friday at the close of a climate summit…
US accused of blocking UN climate talks amid protests
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US accused of blocking UN climate talks amid protests

  The United States, despite withdrawing from a landmark accord aimed at curbing climate change, is stonewalling vital UN talks…
Global protests as key UN climate talks stumble
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Global protests as key UN climate talks stumble

  Thai fishermen and laborers whose livelihoods are threatened by rising sea levels kicked off an international day of protests…
Global climate talks begin in Germany with Fiji at the helm
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Global climate talks begin in Germany with Fiji at the helm

Diplomats and activists have gathered in Germany for two-week talks on implementing the Paris agreement to fight climate change. Environmental groups staged protests in…
Scientists dim sunlight, suck up carbon dioxide to cool planet
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Scientists dim sunlight, suck up carbon dioxide to cool planet

Scientists are sucking carbon dioxide from the air with giant fans and preparing to release chemicals from a balloon to…
Environmentalists vow to fight Carmichael coal mine in Australia
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Environmentalists vow to fight Carmichael coal mine in Australia

Indian mining conglomerate Adani has approved plans for the contentious Carmichael coal mine project in northeast Australia, despite warnings from…
Trump dismays, angers allies by abandoning global climate pact
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Trump dismays, angers allies by abandoning global climate pact

President Donald Trump on Thursday said he would withdraw the United States from the landmark 2015 global agreement to fight…
Renewable energy expected to continue growth, despite Trump
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Renewable energy expected to continue growth, despite Trump

President Donald Trump may abandon US pledges to reduce carbon emissions, but global economic realities ensure he is unlikely to…
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