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Push to 'keep 1.5 alive' heats up, 100 days from COP26 climate talksAs climate change impacts get more severe, the urgency of keeping global warming to 1.5C is growing—and the race is on to secure the stronger pledges needed to cut emissions. -
Chinese cities are among biggest emitters of greenhouse gases: StudyA new analysis found that Chinese cities like Handan, Shanghai and Beijing are some of the biggest emitters of greenhouse gases, with per capita emissions comparable to those of developed countries.
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US blacklists more Chinese companies over human rights abuses in XinjiangThe Commerce Department names 14 firms that it says have ‘enabled Beijing’s campaign of repression’ against Uyghurs. -
Billions in fishing subsidies finance social, ecological harm: ReportA new report found that the world’s top 10 fishing nations are spending billions of dollars on harmful fishing subsidies to not only exploit their own domestic waters, but to fish in the high seas and the waters of other nations.
Opinion
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The case for carbon import taxes– Carbon tariffs are not protectionist trade measures; the goal is to reduce the carbon content of imports. But the trajectory of climate change leaves no room for error in emission-reduction policies. -
Rainbow washing– As Pride month comes around each year, companies add a rainbow-coloured filter to their logos to show their support for the LGBTQ+ community. How do we distinguish the companies that aren't walking the talk? -
If 'totemic' climate finance pledge is missed, developing nations should skip COP26Policy & Finance
If 'totemic' climate finance pledge is missed, developing nations should skip COP26
– The UK official running the UN summit says rich nations must fulfill an unmet promise to provide US$100 billion a year if they are to retain their credibility in negotiations.
Videos
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Meet RoboFly, the mechanical insect that could fly climate-saving missions– Researchers have invented a tiny, laser-powered bug that takes off, lands and aspires to hover wirelessly.
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Suddenly, solar energy plus storage is giving conventional fuels a run for their money– The increasingly competitive dynamic duo of solar photovoltaic plus battery storage is taking energy markets by storm.
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Rising temperatures imperil winter sports industry– Declining snowfall threatens billions in lost revenue.
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EVs abroad, pickups at home– Automakers are touting overseas investments in electric vehicles, even as they lobby for lower fuel standards in the United States.
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