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Trumped climate summit struggles to regain relevanceNegotiators from over 190 governments continued to bicker over every detail of any agreement to combat climate change even as they admitted in private that their efforts may become irrelevant in a changed global polity. -
Fighting climate change in a Trump eraSpeaking to an audience still reeling from the election of Donald Trump as America's next president, climate activist Naomi Klein outlined important solutions to address global climate and human rights concerns.
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What effect could President Trump have on U.S. cities’ climate action?Tuesday’s surprise electoral results in the United States could have far-reaching impact on a host of issues. What about local efforts at containing global warming? -
Trump win will not derail global climate effort, activists vowThe rest of the world will not risk a global climate catastrophe because of one man's opposition, activists at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Marrakesh said.
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Hurricanes to shake up ballot box– The storm that smashed into the southeastern United States last week was another reminder that the window to counter the effects of climate change is closing. With extreme weather becoming more frequent, will US and international leaders be held accountable for their failure to cut carbon emissions? -
Open letter from NGOs to Malaysia's political parties: Make sustainable development a priorityPolicy & Finance
Open letter from NGOs to Malaysia's political parties: Make sustainable development a priority
– With elections in Malaysia approaching, green groups including WWF Malaysia, Wetlands International and Sabah Wetlands Conservation Society have co-signed an open letter to the country's political hopefuls calling for greater emphasis on sustainable development. -
Finance can Trump the climate crisis– Donald Trump isn't the only factor causing a downbeat mood at the UN climate talks in Marrakesh, says Action Aid climate lead Harjeet Singh. Acrimony over climate finance also threatens the success of the Paris Agreement.
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Australia's activists call for fossil-free politics– Far too many Australian politicians receive financial support from, and give subsidies to, the fossil fuel industry, say climate campaigners. A new initiative by 350.org Australia calls for pollution-free politics in the country.
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