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World's largest carbon market faces revamp under draft EU plan
The world's biggest carbon trading market faces a major overhaul under European Union climate change plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions faster this decade.
ICYMI: Bayer launches carbon capture program for farmers in U.S. and Brazil
Bayer AG launched a pilot program in the United States and Brazil on Tuesday that will pay farmers for capturing carbon in cropland soils, making it the latest agriculture company to seek to capitalize on environmental initiatives. One incentive for farmers will be credits toward Bayer products, e.g., RoundUp.
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Greta Thunberg urges Merkel to get out of climate 'comfort zone'
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg urged German Chancellor Angela Merkel "to be brave enough to think long-term" in a meeting on Thursday where they discussed the climate crisis and measures to fight global warming.
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EU makes world's biggest 'green recovery' pledge - but will it hit the mark?
Pledging a record sum of money to slow climate change is one thing. Spending it wisely is another.
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Greta Thunberg demands 'crisis' response to climate change
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg urged European leaders on Thursday to take emergency action on climate change, saying people in power had practically "given up" on the possibility of handing over a decent future to coming generations.
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Climate battles are moving into the courtroom, and lawyers are getting creative
Climate change may be having its day in court.
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U.S. backs changes to aviation emissions scheme: Sources
The United States supports changing a landmark aviation emissions scheme now under review by a UN agency, after airlines said the current deal could leave them with higher carbon offsetting costs when air travel recovers from coronavirus, sources familiar with the matter said.
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