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Global leaders press for environmental action even as divisions widen
The United Nations Environment Assembly takes place this week in Nairobi, at a time when wars, protectionist economic policies and global divisions are undermining nations’ ability to reach consensus on climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution – issues that require collective action.
A decision to drill at the mouth of the Amazon drew criticism at the UN summit. But Brazil’s oil production still soars, as it hopes to consolidate its role as an exporter.
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Asia-Pacific faces ‘US$500 billion a year’ hit from rising seas if current policies continue
Coastal flooding could bring US$500 billion of annual damages to the Asia-Pacific by the year 2100, if countries do not adapt to rising sea levels.
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South Korean province clears CO2-to-eSAF project in push for cleaner aviation fuel
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How can China meet its climate adaptation challenges?
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‘I want others to own sustainability too – but letting go is hard’: Golden Agri CSO Anita Neville
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Plastic pollution is accelerating, but are governments keeping up?
Plastic waste will soar to unprecedented levels without action, as UN plastics treaty remains elusive.
