Tag: climate change
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Climate change poses an existential threat – Biden
US President Joe Biden claims that the US considers climate change to be a "existential threat."Biden cites a number of recent natural disasters, such...
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Island states to ask Law of the Sea for climate protection
The leaders of two small islands that are being affected by rising sea levels to go to a court in Germany to get advice...
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New taxes proposed by African governments to combat climate change
African leaders want to introduce new taxes worldwide to help pay for efforts to address climate change. The Nairobi Declaration was released after a...
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Northwest China affected by fatal flash flood and landslip due to heavy rains
At least 21 people have died and six are missing, according to local authorities, who blame a flash flood and landslip that happened on...
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UK’s biggest threats to human life include nuclear attack, new epidemic, and AI – UK government
The British government has casually released a list of all the greatest hazards to life, from another epidemic to volcanic ash.The Home Office releases...
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Ghana champions financing mechanisms to build resilience for climate change
Ghana is leading efforts to transform the Climate Vulnerable Forum and the Vulnerable 20 Group (V20) of Finance Ministers into a permanent Inter-Governmental Organization....
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Flying on private jet is ‘most effective use of my time’ – Rishi Sunak
Only a few hours after announcing a large number of North Sea oil and gas licences, Rishi Sunak has once more defended his use...
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Court fines Greta Thunberg for defying police at climate protest
Greta Thunberg was punished by a Swedish court for violating the law while participating in a protest.The environmental activist admits to defying police orders...
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How to protect your homes from flooding and fire
In the current era of climate change, marked by an increase in the frequency and intensity of floods and fires, the importance of implementing...
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Almost 62,000 people died from heat-related causes throughout Europe last summer
In Europe's hottest summer on record, about 62,000 people died from heat-related causes last year, according to a new study. This is devastating proof...
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