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The new face of activism: Youth
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The new face of activism: Youth

Rather than waiting for adults to act, more young girls and boys are standing up and speaking out on the world's pressing issues.

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Toasting to a more sustainable planet with Argentine wine
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Toasting to a more sustainable planet with Argentine wine

The region of Cuyo in west-central Argentina is famous for its vineyards. But it is one of the areas in the country hit hardest by the effects of climate change, such as desertification and the melting of mountain top snow.

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Victor Tsang and Shari Nijman: When environmental crises hit homes, women suffer the most
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Victor Tsang and Shari Nijman: When environmental crises hit homes, women suffer the most

While environmental changes affect everyone, due to existing gender inequalities, women often bear the bulk of the burden.

Central America weakens forest shield against future droughts
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Central America weakens forest shield against future droughts

Since 2000 Central America has lost forest cover and wetlands, vital to the preservation of aquifers, which coincided with a widespread regional increase in greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming.

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Climate change threatens Mexican agriculture
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Climate change threatens Mexican agriculture

Water shortages, an unstable climate, proliferation of pests, infrequent but more intense rainfall, hail and the effects of human activities are affecting an area that is crucial for the supply of food and for climate regulation in the Mexican capital.

Politics
Combating climate change? Combat land degradation, says UNCCD chief
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Combating climate change? Combat land degradation, says UNCCD chief

By 2045, there will be 130 million people who migrated because of desertification, and out of them, 60 million will come from south of the Sahel and Africa.

Opinion
Rabiya Jaffery: Lobbying and sponsorships at COP23 corrupted climate talks
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Rabiya Jaffery: Lobbying and sponsorships at COP23 corrupted climate talks

The only way Parties to the UNFCCC can develop and implement real solutions to climate change is if those working on behalf of Big Oil, Coal, Gas and other Big Polluters aren't allowed to weaken the guidelines world governments are currently developing for implementation of the Paris Agreement,

ORIGINAL REPORTING
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EPA moves to further limit protections for wetlands

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Wildfire survivors face hidden risks from lingering toxic pollution

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Solar power surges ahead despite political opposition

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Gloved hands holding a globe of the earth with a small plant growing from the top.

Trump administration seeks to reframe climate change as beneficial

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US Supreme Court clears way for climate lawsuits against Big Oil

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Farmers face funding cuts as Trump administration reconsiders climate-linked grants

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Community activists plead to be heard through “closed doors” outside nation’s top energy conference

Community activists plead to be heard through “closed doors” outside nation’s top energy conference

Facade of the Environmental Protection Agency with blue sky and clouds behind.

EPA faces legal pushback over canceled climate grants