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Germany has expanded wind and solar energy but failed to cut back on fossil fuel use in the transport sector. Environmental issues did not feature prominently in the election campaign — unlike the last time around. ...more |
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The chemical compounds that block UV rays may lead to bleaching of coral and a decrease in fish fertility. ...more |
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Heatwaves are known to raise several health and economic risks, including increased human mortality, drought and water quality, wildfire and smoke, power shortages, and agricultural losses. ...more |
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Earth is crossing the threshold of 1.5°C of global warming, according to two major global studies which together suggest the planet's climate has likely entered a frightening new phase.
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Brazil has asked the UN to throw out plans for a new levy on global shipping that would raise funds to fight the climate crisis, despite playing host to the next UN climate summit. ...more |
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Two years ago, Thyssenkrupp AG, the nation’s biggest steelmaker, was awarded €2 billion ($2.1 billion) in subsidies to help pay for a hydrogen furnace. It was the biggest-ever commitment of its kind, and a high point in Germany’s planned transition to clean fuel. ...more |
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From Scotland to California, golf courses are being rewilded – with lofty aims to benefit both people and nature. ...more |
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Solar-powered reactor takes inspiration from photosynthesis to turn CO2 into car fuel. ...more |
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In a new move to bolster environmental conservation, the Environment Agency — Abu Dhabi (EAD) has rolled out new regulations that impose stricter administrative penalties on those whose activities harm the environment. ...more |
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The world's frozen oceans, which help to keep the planet cool, currently have less ice than ever previously recorded, satellite data shows.
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