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The world is on the brink of breaching a critical climate threshold, according to a new study published on Monday, signifying time is running exceedingly short to spare the world the most catastrophic effects of global heating.
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![EU urged to speed up permits for critical mineral projects EU urged to speed up permits for critical mineral projects](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_ef5656f8-b456-42da-9b41-342f084e3bb5_.jpeg) |
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The European Union must use upcoming legislation to speed up permitting and encourage investment in projects such as rare earths needed to meet targets for cutting carbon emissions, the head of an EU-linked critical materials agency said on Monday. ...more |
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![Less than half of global cost of climate disasters insured, broker Gallagher Re says Less than half of global cost of climate disasters insured, broker Gallagher Re says](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_bcab54b8-1377-46c7-84f1-d2472f0d7afb_.jpeg) |
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Weather events intensified by climate change resulted in a direct economic cost of $360 billion in 2022, with only around 40% covered by insurance providers, reinsurance broker Gallagher Re said on Monday. ...more |
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![Germany pledges funds to help Brazil defend Amazon rainforest Germany pledges funds to help Brazil defend Amazon rainforest](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_5a426898-5637-4765-ae01-6a08a34a03ea_.jpeg) |
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Germany on Monday pledged 200 million euros ($217 million) to help Brazil defend the Amazon rainforest, a global ecosystem devastated during years of rule under former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. ...more |
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![Namibia rhino poaching surged 93% in 2022 Namibia rhino poaching surged 93% in 2022](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_ccfd425e-a932-459f-abe4-e0aa1358caa4_.jpeg) |
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The number of endangered rhinos poached in Namibia reached an all-time high last year after 87 animals were killed compared to 45 in 2021, official government data showed on Monday. ...more |
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![Carrier Emirates test flies Boeing 777 on sustainable fuel Carrier Emirates test flies Boeing 777 on sustainable fuel](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_21c25e4e-fc25-4e87-8f57-78741eb4ffaa_.jpeg) |
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Long-haul carrier Emirates successfully flew a Boeing 777 on a test flight Monday with one engine entirely powered by so-called sustainable aviation fuel. This comes as carriers worldwide try to lessen their carbon footprint. ...more |
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![Global carbon emissions forecast cut due to Ukraine war and Biden, says BP Global carbon emissions forecast cut due to Ukraine war and Biden, says BP](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_282040a8-f440-4dfd-bd2f-21f94b316ff7_.jpeg) |
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Global carbon emissions are expected to fall quicker than previously expected as a result of the war in Ukraine and Joe Biden’s efforts to encourage green investment, BP has said. ...more |
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![Dutch climate expenditure audit reveals inconsistencies Dutch climate expenditure audit reveals inconsistencies](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_f5bfca07-8733-4c6d-b234-ceeab83e17d4_.jpeg) |
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The Dutch government does not provide a "clear and complete" overview about the state's climate expenditure, while certain fossil fuel subsidies are "at odds" with domestic climate goals, according to a report by the Dutch court of audit. ...more |
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![Israel drops plastic tax despite environmental gains Israel drops plastic tax despite environmental gains](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_70b725e4-70e4-4bdc-93e7-4b291d2c684c_.jpeg) |
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Israel's new hard-right government said on Sunday it had dropped a year-old tax that had significantly reduced the consumption of single-use plastic plates and utensils. ...more |
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![Steel corrosion is a major contributor to climate change Steel corrosion is a major contributor to climate change](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_a8eec351-d49d-40a8-9a47-56d6e79bcd9c_.jpeg) |
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Each year, the United States spends almost a trillion dollars attempting to combat metallic corrosion, an electrochemical reaction which occurs when metals oxidize and begin to rust. Now, a team of researchers led by the Ohio State University (OSU) has estimated how much corrosion is gradually worsening global carbon emissions. ...more |
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