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Great Barrier Reef agency breaks with Australia gvt in climate warning
Environment
July 19, 2019
Great Barrier Reef agency breaks with Australia gvt in climate warning
The agency that manages the Great Barrier Reef broke ranks with Australia’s conservative government to call for the “strongest and…
Pressure mounts on aviation industry over climate change
World
June 9, 2019
Pressure mounts on aviation industry over climate change
Under pressure from frequent flyers alarmed over climate change, the airline industry says it is “hellbent” on reducing emissions —…
EU devouring natural resources at unsustainable rate: report
World
May 9, 2019
EU devouring natural resources at unsustainable rate: report
People in the European Union use up natural resources far more quickly than the rate at which nature can replenish…
Nearly 50% of transport pollution deaths linked to diesel: study
Health & Fitness
February 27, 2019
Nearly 50% of transport pollution deaths linked to diesel: study
Some 385,000 people worldwide died prematurely in 2015 from air pollution caused by vehicle exhaust emissions, a US study found…
Volkswagen to phase out combustion engine
Technology
December 6, 2018
Volkswagen to phase out combustion engine
German auto giant Volkswagen will begin rolling out its last generation of combustion engine cars in 2026, in its latest…
CO2 emissions up 2.7%, world ‘off course’: study
Environment
December 6, 2018
CO2 emissions up 2.7%, world ‘off course’: study
Global emissions of carbon dioxide mainly from fossil fuel burning will rise 2.7 percent in 2018, scientists said Wednesday, signaling…
Protecting nature the best way to keep planet cool: report
Environment
October 15, 2018
Protecting nature the best way to keep planet cool: report
The best — and fairest — way to cap global warming is to empower indigenous forest peoples, reduce food…