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‘Challenge of decarbonisation is immense’, says former US energy secretary Moniz
RENEWABLES A CRUCIAL PART OF DECARBONISATION In the US, for instance, there is more than 2,000 gigawatts of renewable power…
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Germany
October heatwave: How hot will it get in Europe this month?
ADVERTISEMENT Countries across Europe experienced their hottest September on record with unseasonably warm weather expected to continue into October. Austria,…
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Asia
‘In a sauna’: Hong Kong’s labourers swelter as temperatures rise
“In terms of how climate change affects Hong Kongers, outdoor workers are at the frontlines,” he told AFP. Emily Chan,…
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Soaring temperatures to deadly floods: Is recent extreme weather the ‘new normal’?
“What really struck me is how widespread these anomalies have been in June and July,” said Prof Lindesay. “To find…
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Asia
Only ‘narrow window’ remains to cope with rising climate disasters in Asia: UN report
BANGKOK: Disasters induced by climate change pose a more serious threat to the Asia-Pacific region than previously documented, according to…
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New York City’s Climate Clock ticks below six-year mark for first time, raising urgency on global climate action
Across the United States, more than 100 million people are dealing with an oppressive heat wave, while others are battling…
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Sick of hearing about record heat? Scientists say those numbers paint the story of a warming world
But the numbers can be flawed in what they portray. The scientific community “doesn’t really have the vocabulary to communicate…
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Asia
Commentary: Tourists are flocking to heatwave zones to experience 56°C temperatures. Why?
With tourists flocking in droves to “experience” heatwaves, perhaps it’s time for everyone to take a good hard look at…
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Business
Video: Yellen Calls on China to Work With the U.S. to Address Climate Change
new video loaded: Yellen Calls on China to Work With the U.S. to Address Climate Change transcript Back transcript Yellen…
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Travel
Air traffic is booming again and environment activists aren’t happy
A strong rebound in air traffic reflects a healthy economic dynamic and a renewed ability for people to travel, it…
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