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![Global energy sector CO2 emissions flat in 2015: IEA Global energy sector CO2 emissions flat in 2015: IEA](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_ae7e2a5b-cf61-488e-921a-1dfab4c1164d_.jpg) |
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Global emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the energy sector were flat in 2015, despite an uptick in economic growth, the IEA said on Wednesday. ...more |
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![UAE University developing country’s first aromatic plants database UAE University developing country’s first aromatic plants database](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_4544e47b-37a0-41d7-aea1-5f97ba5d8058_.jpg) |
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The first database for the country’s 135 aromatic plants species is being developed at UAE University. ...more |
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Britain's Prince William, who is the president of United for Wildlife charity, is partnering with the transportation industry to shut down illegal wildlife trafficking routes. ...more |
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![Bangkok slaps curfew on world's biggest water fight amid drought Bangkok slaps curfew on world's biggest water fight amid drought](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_70947f4a-babb-411a-8548-f276562788e8_.jpg) |
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The Thai capital will impose a curfew during Thailand's annual water festival next month to show solidarity with farmers hit by drought, city officials said on Tuesday. ...more |
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![Germany's top court starts hearing on nuclear shutdown Germany's top court starts hearing on nuclear shutdown](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_e92f53fd-636b-4c32-a92b-4f9ac868edef_.jpg) |
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Power firms brought a legal challenge on Tuesday against a German government decision to shut down the country's nuclear plants by 2022, a lawsuit that could allow them to claim 19 billion Euros ($21 billion) in damages. ...more |
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![China to release water from dam to alleviate SE Asia drought China to release water from dam to alleviate SE Asia drought](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_08094196-e900-43c3-868c-ace6a53227ed_.jpg) |
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China will release water from a dam in its southwestern province of Yunnan to help alleviate a drought in parts of Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, China's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday. ...more |
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![Mexico City issues pollution alert over high ozone concentration Mexico City issues pollution alert over high ozone concentration](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_0db8c79c-3e5c-4735-abcc-88b7b987c561_.jpg) |
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Mexico City's government ordered traffic restrictions on Tuesday and recommended people stay indoors due to serious air pollution, issuing its second-highest alert warning for ozone levels for the first time in 13 years. ...more |
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![Sea level rise projected to displace 13 million in U.S. by 2100 Sea level rise projected to displace 13 million in U.S. by 2100](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_7be757e6-488d-4223-a872-526668b9eef4_.jpg) |
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The number of people who could be displaced in U.S. coastal regions due to rising sea levels this century as a result of climate change is much higher than previously thought, with more than 13 million Americans at risk with a 6-foot (1.8 meters) rise including 6 million in Florida, scientists said on Monday. ...more |
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![Zimbabwe says up to 4 million need food aid after drought Zimbabwe says up to 4 million need food aid after drought](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_555d6b25-fa22-4389-ab16-439077b9735f_.jpg) |
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The number of Zimbabweans requiring food aid has risen to 4 million, up from 3 million initially, a state-owned newspaper said on Tuesday, as the southern African nation grapples with its worst drought in more than two decades. ...more |
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![Record surge in 2016 temperatures adds urgency to climate deal, say scientists Record surge in 2016 temperatures adds urgency to climate deal, say scientists](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_60475d24-9eaf-422e-b9b9-8c1a414d8179_.jpg) |
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A record surge in temperatures in 2016, linked to global warming and an El Nino weather event in the Pacific, is adding urgency to a deal by 195 governments in December to curb greenhouse gas emissions to slow climate change, scientists said on Monday. ...more |
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