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The Senate climate bill may get you cheap energy, clean air, and a job: By cutting greenhouse-gas emissions and funding a new climate plan, the Inflation ...
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The Senate climate bill may get you cheap energy, clean air, and a job
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How the Senate Climate Bill Will Boost Clean Energy: Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology ...
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How the Senate Climate Bill Will Boost Clean Energy
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What is climate change?: Climate change explained easily. What are causes, consequences and effects? Also in Germany? What can be done against climate change? ...
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The Senate climate bill may get you cheap energy, clean air, and a job: By cutting greenhouse-gas emissions and funding a new climate plan, the Inflation ...
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The Senate climate bill may get you cheap energy, clean air, and a job
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How the Senate Climate Bill Will Boost Clean Energy: Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology ...
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What is climate change?: Climate change explained easily. What are causes, consequences and effects? Also in Germany? What can be done against climate change? ...
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What is climate change?
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Here’s how much Congress’s historic climate bill would actually cut emissions: The massive new climate bill isn’t perfect. But a new analysis from think tank ...
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Here’s how much Congress’s historic climate bill would actually cut ...
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Scottish government ditches flagship climate change target as it accepts it is 'out of reach'
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Scottish government ditches flagship climate change target as it accepts ...
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Scotland to ditch 2030 greenhouse gas reduction target, says BBC report: Scotland's devolved government will abandon its target to cut greenhouse gas ...
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Scotland to ditch 2030 greenhouse gas reduction target, says BBC report
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Attacks on the US LNG Pause are Dangerous and Unfounded - Here’s Why: The recent decision by U.S. President Biden to temporarily pause approvals for upcoming LNG ...
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Attacks on the US LNG Pause are Dangerous and Unfounded - Here’s Why
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According to CORRECTIV research: Gas suppliers are temporarily discontinuing “climate-neutral” gas tariffs
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According to CORRECTIV research: Gas suppliers are temporarily ...
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Eastside carbon emissions still below pre-pandemic levels, studies find: Greenhouse gas emissions on the Eastside have not bounced back to levels seen before the ...
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Eastside carbon emissions still below pre-pandemic levels, studies find
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How much did gas cost 30 years ago in Arizona? See prices through the years: Arizonans may remember when gas was 50 cents or $1.23 a gallon. Now ...
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How much did gas cost 30 years ago in Arizona? See prices through the ...
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US restricts drilling and mining in Alaska wilderness, angering state leaders: The Biden administration on Friday took steps to limit both oil and gas drilling ...
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US restricts drilling and mining in Alaska wilderness, angering state ...
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Big and small ways to reduce your carbon footprint: Eat less beef. Ride the bus. Turn down the thermostat. For Earth Day, we bring you ideas on how to do your ...
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Big and small ways to reduce your carbon footprint
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Don’t blame cloud seeding for the Dubai floods : Questions have swirled online about the process being behind the historic rainfall – but experts say it’s not ...
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Don’t blame cloud seeding for the Dubai floods
Quick Glance: Cloud Seeding and the Record-Breaking Rains in Dubai
  • Record-breaking rainfall in the UAE has caused widespread flooding.

  • Experts speculate that cloud seeding may have contributed to this unprecedented weather event.

  • Cloud seeding is a technique where special salt flares are burned in clouds to stimulate rain.

  • While cloud seeding is practiced in many countries, some scientists remain cautious about its long-term impacts.
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Two years to save the planet, says UN climate chief, and other nature and climate stories you need to read this week
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Two years to save the planet, says UN climate chief, and other nature and ...
Quick Glance: Scottish Government Abandons 'World-Leading' Climate Target
  • The Scottish Government has abandoned its “world-leading” target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030.

  • Ministers will bring forward legislation to ensure the climate change target “better reflects the reality of long-term climate policymaking”.

  • Scotland will move away from legally binding annual targets to a five-yearly carbon budget approach.

  • A new package of climate action measures was announced, including tripling the number of charging points for electric vehicles and exploring a new integrated ticketing system for public transport in Scotland.
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From proxies to gas pumps, Israel’s retaliation could hit Iran in myriad ways: Analysts believe any Israeli response will seek to avoid civilian casualties ...
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From proxies to gas pumps, Israel’s retaliation could hit Iran in myriad ...
Quick Glance: Israeli Push for Sanctions Against Iran Amid ‘Diplomatic Offensive’
  • Israel has launched a “diplomatic offensive” against Iran, urging sanctions against the Islamic republic.

  • Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has called on 32 countries to impose sanctions on Tehran as Israel considers a military response to Iran’s attack.

  • Israeli military sources reported intercepting 99 percent of aerial threats with assistance from the United States and allies, causing only minor damage.

  • Tensions are high as Israel ponders its reaction to Saturday's attack while Germany calls for new sanctions related to Iran's drone supply to Russia for use in Ukraine.
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GOP senators, Manchin challenge SEC climate disclosure rule  : Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) joined a resolution from Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) that aims to overturn ...
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GOP senators, Manchin challenge SEC climate disclosure rule  
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United Arab Emirates struggles to recover after heaviest recorded rainfall, massive flooding, hits desert nation
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United Arab Emirates struggles to recover after heaviest recorded rainfall ...
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UAE Witnesses Highest Rainfall in 75 Years: According to a statement released by the National Center of Meteorology, the United Arab Emirates experienced the ...
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UAE Witnesses Highest Rainfall in 75 Years
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Heat pumps can replace traditional water heaters: Tax credits are available for swapping out heaters powered by fossil fuels.
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Heat pumps can replace traditional water heaters
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Earth has its warmest March on record, beating 2023's milestone: Global average temperatures are running hotter than last year, which was the globe's ...
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Earth has its warmest March on record, beating 2023's milestone
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Average world income 'to fall 19% due to climate change': The effects of climate change will reduce income across the world economy by 19% in the next ...
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Average world income 'to fall 19% due to climate change'
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Jane Fonda’s advice to people depressed about the future: Get involved: Jane Fonda knows what it feels like to worry about the future.
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Jane Fonda’s advice to people depressed about the future: Get involved
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"Climate lie": ORF rejects Baumgartner's statements about Wadsak: Felix Baumgartner accused ORF meteorologists of "climate lies". ORF warns of insult, defamation ...
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Deadly Sahel heatwave caused by ‘human-induced’ climate change: Study: Mali and Burkina Faso recorded most extreme heat in what scientists called a ...
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Deadly Sahel heatwave caused by ‘human-induced’ climate change: Study
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Dubai's record-shattering "rain bomb" has clear climate change ties
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Dubai's record-shattering "rain bomb" has clear climate ...
Quick Glance: Dubai Submerged in Floods After Year's Worth of Rain
  • More than 142mm of rain soaked Dubai within 24 hours.

  • Heavy thunderstorms hit the UAE, pouring over a year's worth of rain on Dubai in just hours.

  • Authorities dispatched tanker trucks to pump water off the streets as some homes were inundated, requiring residents to bail them out.

  • Rain is uncommon in the UAE, causing flooding due to insufficient drainage systems in many areas.
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Winter likely to be much warmer than normal but La Nina could be coming: Much of Australia is likely in for one of the warmest winters on record ...
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Winter likely to be much warmer than normal but La Nina could be coming
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Solar to displace natural gas in the daytime + in summer on the Texas grid: Solar is forecast to displace natural gas in the middle of the day and in the summer ...
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Solar to displace natural gas in the daytime + in summer on the Texas grid
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US to reimpose sanctions on Venezuela’s oil and gas sector: The United States will reimpose sanctions on Venezuela’s oil and gas sector in response to the Maduro ...
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US to reimpose sanctions on Venezuela’s oil and gas sector
Quick Glance: US to Reinstate Sanctions on Venezuela’s Oil and Gas Sector
  • The United States will reimpose sanctions on Venezuela’s oil and gas sector due to the Maduro government's failure to allow 'an inclusive and competitive election' to take place.

  • The US government decided not to renew the temporary authorization (General License 44) that allowed transactions with Venezuela's national oil and gas sector without fear of sanctions, citing the Maduro government's failure to uphold key areas of the 'Barbados Agreement.'

  • While the impact of revoking the authorization could not be quantified, another authorization from 2022 allowing the oil company Chevron to resume limited resource extraction operations in Venezuela will remain in place.

  • Despite reinstating sanctions, a US official emphasized that this should not be seen as a final decision on Venezuela's electoral capabilities, and efforts to support a better future for the country will continue.
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Trump rails against wind energy in fundraising pitch to oil executives: “I hate wind,” the former president told oil industry officials at a recent Mar-a-Lago ...
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Trump rails against wind energy in fundraising pitch to oil executives
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Biden administration raises costs to drill on public lands: The Interior Department finalized a rule Friday making it more expensive for oil and gas producers to ...
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Biden administration raises costs to drill on public lands
Quick Glance: Biden Raises Drilling Costs on Federal Lands, Trump Courts Oil Donors
  • The Biden administration has finalized a new rule requiring oil companies to pay at least ten times more for drilling on federal lands to generate more revenue for taxpayers.

  • While Trump discusses easing drilling regulations with energy executives, the US is historically pumping a lot of crude oil, complicating regulations for Trump and Biden's climate agenda.

  • The rule mandates higher bonds and royalties for fossil fuels on federal lands to better compensate taxpayers and cover the costs of cleaning up abandoned wells.

  • In addition to reshaping fossil fuel production on federal lands, the administration has advanced renewable energy development on these tracts and significantly reduced rents and fees for clean energy projects.
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Biden administration considers scrapping a futuristic proposal to slash power plant pollution
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Biden administration considers scrapping a futuristic proposal to slash ...
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Scientists say coral reefs around the world are experiencing mass bleaching in warming oceans
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Scientists say coral reefs around the world are experiencing mass ...
Quick Glance: Global Coral Bleaching Event After Extreme Heat
  • US climate agency NOAA declares a concerning global coral bleaching event for the fourth time in history after a year of extreme ocean heat.

  • Impacts of coral bleaching span oceans worldwide, with sea surface temperatures at record levels.

  • Corals under extreme heat stress can recover, but otherwise, the reef requires several years to regenerate.

  • Despite losses, some reefs show signs of color, offering hope for potential recovery, while scientists caution about the escalating impacts.
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In Kenya, drought-tolerant camels replace cows for herders: Herders in Kenya are substituting camels for cows, whose numbers have declined by the millions as ...
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In Kenya, drought-tolerant camels replace cows for herders
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Summer weather in Germany in April: too good to be good: What feels nice for the moment is actually extreme. The weather shows how acute the situation is: ...
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Summer weather in Germany in April: too good to be good
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Student who took two to three 'big bottles' of laughing gas daily may have died from long-term use
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Student who took two to three 'big bottles' of laughing gas daily may have ...
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Scientists navigate the paradox of extreme cold events in a warming world: According to Copernicus Climate Change Service, February 2024 was the warmest February ...
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Scientists navigate the paradox of extreme cold events in a warming world
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Here’s how EVs could get 200 miles per gallon : A new report says that electric vehicles could double in efficiency in the next decades — if automakers make the ...
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Here’s how EVs could get 200 miles per gallon
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Dozens killed in Afghanistan as heavy rains set off flash floods: Most casualties have been from roof collapses, while some 600 houses have been damaged or ...
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Dozens killed in Afghanistan as heavy rains set off flash floods
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Landmark court ruling finds Switzerland failed its citizens on climate change: The ruling is expected to resonate in court decisions across Europe and beyond ...
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Landmark court ruling finds Switzerland failed its citizens on climate ...
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European court rules nations must protect citizens from effects of climate change
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European court rules nations must protect citizens from effects of climate ...
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Watch: Italy’s Mount Etna Blows Rare ‘Vortex Rings’ Into Sky: The “volcanic vortex rings” are a rare phenomenon generated by the combination of rapid gas release ...
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Watch: Italy’s Mount Etna Blows Rare ‘Vortex Rings’ Into Sky
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Global heat record broken for 10th consecutive month in March: With an average surface temperature of 57.45 degrees, last month was warmer than any previous ...
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Global heat record broken for 10th consecutive month in March
Quick Glance: Global Record: Warmest March Ever
  • Last month marked the warmest March globally on record and the tenth consecutive month with new temperature records for respective months.

  • According to a report from the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), the EU's climate monitoring service, global temperatures in March surpassed the pre-industrial average for that month from 1850 to 1900 by 1.68°C and were 0.73°C above the 1991-2020 average for March. The previous month also exceeded the previous March record by 0.10°C set in 2016.

  • The global average temperature from April 2023 to March 2024 is now the highest on record, standing at 1.58°C above the 1850-1900 pre-industrial average.

  • In Europe, temperatures in March 2024 were 2.12°C above the 1991-2020 average for the month, with significantly above-average temperatures observed in central and eastern Europe.
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Heating costs 2024/25: CO2 deduction to be increased again: A few days ago, prices for heating, washing and cooking rose for many consumers ...
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Heating costs 2024/25: CO2 deduction to be increased again
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2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N First Drive Review: Sweet Little Lies: A common EV criticism is that they all kind of drive the same. The ICE car-mimicking Ioniq 5 N does ...
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2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N First Drive Review: Sweet Little Lies
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The U.S. just changed how it manages a tenth of its land: The Interior Department finalized a rule that puts conservation on equal footing with mining ...
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The U.S. just changed how it manages a tenth of its land
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Climate Action Is a Legal Obligation, European Court Rules: The European Court of Human Rights found that climate change is a human rights issue ...
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Climate Action Is a Legal Obligation, European Court Rules
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Dubai flights: DXB issues advisory ahead of expected unstable weather - News | Khaleej Times
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Dubai flights: DXB issues advisory ahead of expected unstable weather - ...
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Ford recalls nearly 43,000 SUVs due to gas leaks that can cause fires: Ford is recalling nearly 43,000 small SUVs because gasoline can leak from the fuel ...
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Ford recalls nearly 43,000 SUVs due to gas leaks that can cause fires
Quick Glance: Ford recalls nearly 43,000 SUVs due to gas leaks
  • Ford is recalling nearly 43,000 small SUVs because gasoline can leak from the fuel injectors onto hot engine surfaces, increasing the risk of fires, without fixing the fuel leaks.

  • The recall covers certain Bronco Sport SUVs from the 2022 and 2023 model years, as well as Escape SUVs from 2022 with 1.5-liter engines.

  • Dealers will install a tube to let gasoline flow away from hot surfaces and update engine control software to detect a pressure drop in the fuel injection system.

  • Ford will extend warranty coverage for cracked fuel injectors and provide replacements for owners who experience the issue.
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UK heat pump adopters open up homes to encourage others to ditch gas boilers : VisitAHeatPump service allows householders to look and ask questions about ...
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UK heat pump adopters open up homes to encourage others to ditch gas ...
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Top European court hands Swiss women victory in landmark climate ruling: Verdict will have ripple effect in Europe and beyond, likely setting precedent for how ...
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Top European court hands Swiss women victory in landmark climate ruling
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BP cuts size of executive team, names new head of gas & low carbon energy: British energy giant BP said on Thursday it would reduce the size of its executive ...
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BP cuts size of executive team, names new head of gas & low carbon energy
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UAE reels for a third day after record-breaking storm: DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates was still grappling on Thursday (Apr 18) with the aftermath of a ...
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UAE reels for a third day after record-breaking storm
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12 new CNG buses to bolster JUTC fleet: KINGSTON, Jamaica — Twelve new compressed natural gas (CNG) buses arrived on the island on Wednesday ...
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12 new CNG buses to bolster JUTC fleet
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Ecuador declares energy emergency amid severe regional drought and El Niño: Colombia has stopped electricity exports to Ecuador as both countries grapple with ...
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Ecuador declares energy emergency amid severe regional drought and El Niño
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Extreme temperatures are tied to more than half a million stroke deaths a year. With climate change, expect more
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Extreme temperatures are tied to more than half a million stroke deaths a ...
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Earth’s record hot streak might be a sign of a new climate era: Each of the past ten months has been the hottest on record – an unprecedented streak of ...
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Earth’s record hot streak might be a sign of a new climate era
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U.N. climate chief says two years to save the planet: Governments, business leaders and development banks have two years to take action to avert far worse ...
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U.N. climate chief says two years to save the planet
Quick Glance: U.N. climate chief emphasizes urgency in global climate action
  • Governments worldwide are urged to act within two years to prevent worsening climate change, with a focus on halving greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 to avoid a significant temperature increase. Despite rising emissions last year, current commitments are insufficient in reducing global emissions by 2030.

  • The next two years are crucial for saving the planet, according to the Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. Stronger national climate plans are deemed essential, especially from the G20 countries, responsible for 80% of global emissions. A key goal of this year's UN climate negotiations is to establish a new climate finance target to aid developing nations in transitioning away from fossil fuels.

  • Efforts are being made to provide more climate finance through debt relief, affordable financing for poorer countries, new international funding sources like a shipping emissions tax, and reforms at institutions such as the World Bank and IMF. Additionally, calls are made for a revamp of capital requirements and increased use of Climate Resilient Debt Clauses at the World Bank. Politicians worldwide are urged to prioritize climate action as it often takes a backseat on government agendas.
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UAE struggles to recover after heaviest recorded rainfall ever hits desert nation
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UAE struggles to recover after heaviest recorded rainfall ever hits desert ...
Quick Glance: Challenges faced by Dubai Airport after heavy rainfall
  • Dubai International Airport is in disarray following heavy rainfall, resulting in flooded runways.

  • Numerous stranded passengers are waiting in terminals due to flight cancellations and delays.

  • Emirates and Flydubai are apologizing to affected passengers and working to restore flight operations.

  • The United Arab Emirates are dealing with the consequences of extreme rainfall causing traffic disruptions and damages in various cities.
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California is lush and green for a second straight year. Thank El Niño.: Though El Niño is rapidly weakening, experts say this winter bore the signs of the ...
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California is lush and green for a second straight year. Thank El Niño.
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Cloud engineering could be more effective 'painkiller' for global warming than previously thought
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Cloud engineering could be more effective 'painkiller' for global warming ...
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Did cloud seeding cause the Dubai storm? - Middle East and Africa - The Jakarta Post
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Did cloud seeding cause the Dubai storm? - Middle East and Africa - The ...
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The Letta report: What’s in the box for Europe's energy sector: Former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta is set to present his report on the future of Europe’s ...
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The Letta report: What’s in the box for Europe's energy sector