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Larry Elliott: The planet heats, the world economy cools – the real global recession is ecological

Governments focus on the climate when they have few other economic worries. That can no longer be the case.

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A wealth tax could help poorer countries tackle climate crisis, economists say

Taxing world’s wealthiest people could help poorer countries shift economies to low-carbon and recover from climate damage.

Climate targets at risk as countries lag in updating emission goals, say campaigners

International climate targets could be at risk because only a handful of countries have updated their emission reduction goals since last year’s Cop26 summit, campaigners have warned.

New book looks at the big decisions small communities had to make when fracking came to town

Small communities had to figure out how to deal with fracking on their own and avoid the worst of the boom-bust cycle that comes with energy extraction.

Despite climate change promises, governments plan to ramp up fossil fuel production

Despite lofty commitments by governments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, they are still planning to extract huge amounts of energy from fossil fuels in the coming years, according to a new report from the United Nations.

Biden commits to ambitious 30x30 conservation target
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Biden commits to ambitious 30x30 conservation target

In a new executive order, the president promised to protect 30 percent of U.S. land and 30 percent of U.S. oceans by 2030.
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Biden commits to ambitious 30x30 conservation target
www.nationalgeographic.com

Biden commits to ambitious 30x30 conservation target

In a new executive order, the president promised to protect 30 percent of U.S. land and 30 percent of U.S. oceans by 2030.
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