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U.N. chief warns India over ‘bad economics’ of coal

With India facing deadly air pollution, high healthcare costs and growing disaster threats from global warming, the head of the United Nations warned the country’s…

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Climate change and agriculture driving record levels of deforestation, WWF report finds

Climate change and agriculture are fueling record levels of deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon, with fires in the area 33% higher over that last 12…

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Amazon places order for 1,800 Mercedes-Benz electric vans for European delivery fleet

Amazon has moved to further accelerate the roll out of its electric fleet, today announcing that it has placed an order for more than 1,800…

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Norway: Clashes break out at anti-Islam rally

Tensions in the Norwegian capital came to a head when an anti-Islam protester ripped pages from the Quran. Police used tear gas to keep rival…

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One million Americans file for jobless benefits as economy sinks

The number of Americans who filed for unemployment benefits for the first time came in above 1 million for the 22nd time in 23 weeks…

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Species ‘Pushed Out Of The Tropics’ By Climate Change

The world’s tropical regions are home to the widest range of plants and animals, but research from The University of Queensland reveals that climate change…

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Chemical recycling ‘promising’ for circular economy, EU official says

While chemical recycling opens new possibilities for the circular economy, only a full lifecycle approach will be able to determine the real environmental benefits in…

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Brussels signs first contract with AstraZeneca

The first pharmaceutical contract negotiated by the EU Commission on behalf of EU Member States entered into force Thursday following the formal signature between AstraZeneca…

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Australia seeks to ‘take responsibility for its waste’ with ‘landmark legislation’

The Australian Government has this week introduced ‘landmark’ legislation that seeks to see Australia ‘take responsibility for its waste’ and establish a national industry framework…

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PRI and WBCSD team up to drive corporate-investor action on sustainability

A new collaboration between the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) is to work to enhance the…

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