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![First deal to curb aviation emissions agreed in landmark UN accord First deal to curb aviation emissions agreed in landmark UN accord](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_29fcf7ad-0a12-4bdd-8ea3-3f4385305904_.jpg) |
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The world’s first agreement to curb aviation’s greenhouse gas pollution has been struck by 191 nations in a landmark United Nations accord, although environmental groups have warned the deal doesn’t go far enough. ...more |
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![German federal government, states to decide jointly on GMO crops-draft law German federal government, states to decide jointly on GMO crops-draft law](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_67cdc3c1-84e2-4207-9d84-fb9b9ccb1d2a_.jpg) |
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Germany's federal and state governments will in future decide together whether to ban the cultivation of crops with genetically modified organisms (GMOs) that are allowed in the European Union, a draft law showed, ending a long dispute. ...more |
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![Heathrow expansion would not break European pollution law, study finds Heathrow expansion would not break European pollution law, study finds](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_95a1f797-1161-4ec7-882c-243a66de616b_.jpg) |
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London's Heathrow airport could build a third runway without breaking European pollution laws, according to research published before a British government decision on airport expansion, the BBC reported on Thursday. ...more |
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![New attempt to protect elephants from poachers fails New attempt to protect elephants from poachers fails](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_ea3afac5-10b5-4c23-81f9-558e16d77e10_.jpg) |
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A renewed attempt to provide the maximum level of international protection to all African elephants has stalled, with government representatives and campaign groups at a conference in Johannesburg. ...more |
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![Mohammad Bin Rashid launches World Green Economy Organisation Mohammad Bin Rashid launches World Green Economy Organisation](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_2c67c240-2e94-40c3-ad43-07dca8ca54ec_.jpg) |
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The UAE’s first World Green Economy Organisation (Wgeo) was launched on Wednesday to bolster a culture of green economy in the country, the region and around the world, said organisers. ...more |
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![UNITI: Swedish electric car attracts crowd funding UNITI: Swedish electric car attracts crowd funding](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_10d1a7a9-946a-4c4a-a615-4235e8f63426_.png) |
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Sweden’s first urban electric car, Uniti, yesterday launched its global equity crowdfunding round with a goal to raise €500.000, representing 5,1% ownership in the company. ...more |
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![Canada ratifies Paris climate change deal in boost for Trudeau Canada ratifies Paris climate change deal in boost for Trudeau](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_d9e7995c-72df-486b-9a84-7149c861209f_.jpg) |
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Canada's Parliament on Wednesday ratified the Paris agreement to curb climate-warming emissions, bolstering Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's bid to tackle climate change after a decade of inaction by the previous government. ...more |
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![Sewer warmth to heat Paris swimming pool Sewer warmth to heat Paris swimming pool](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_5a9eb7c9-591e-46e4-b15c-62ba5fee97e0_.jpg) |
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A Paris swimming pool on Wednesday inaugurated a new heating system using warmth recovered from sewers in a bid to cut costs and reduce carbon emissions. ...more |
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![Fossil fuel methane emissions are twice what is being reported Fossil fuel methane emissions are twice what is being reported](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_da1a95af-3dfa-44b2-893b-d4215d7fae1c_.jpg) |
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Fossil fuel emissions of a dangerous greenhouse gas, methane, are double what we thought. ...more |
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![Dewa unveils fully solar-powered headquarters Dewa unveils fully solar-powered headquarters](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_a74eaf78-51ec-486f-900d-c9d1aa634a38_.jpg) |
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When Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) celebrates its 60th birthday in 2019, the public utility will gift itself a new fully solar-powered headquarters, officials said on Tuesday. ...more |
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