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Korea’s Jeju Island is a leader in clean energy. But it’s increasingly having to curtail its renewables

It’s a cautionary tale for places, including those in the U.S., where wind and solar power generation outpace the capabilities of the electrical grid.
Koreans protect green spaces from being destroyed by intensive urbanization
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Koreans protect green spaces from being destroyed by intensive urbanization

Residents in the South Korean capital are trying to protect what little greenery is left after decades of rapid economic growth.
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How Korea underpins America's EV dreams

In a few years, when Americans find themselves at the wheel of electric Fords or Cadillacs, Volkswagens or Jeeps, there’s one thing they can count on: The vehicles won’t go anywhere without the Koreans.

Can the two Koreas find common ground on halting deforestation?

Can the two Koreas find common ground on halting deforestation?

Seoul hopes collaboration with Pyongyang on environmental issues will help open doors for dialogue and save the Peninsula's forests.
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South Korea presidential candidates urged to ‘make this the first eco election’ by young, key voters

Environmental activists representing the ‘MZ’ generation, the young age groups that are key swing voters in this election, say they will ‘choose a climate president who will guarantee the survival of us all’.
Biden's climate summit: What to watch for and who's attending
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Biden's climate summit: What to watch for and who's attending

President Biden’s climate summit will begin on Thursday, Earth Day, and will feature high-profile speakers and attendees, including Pope Francis.
World whiffs on Biden's pleas for bold climate pledges
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World whiffs on Biden's pleas for bold climate pledges

After four years of Trump, world leaders are wary of jumping too quickly to follow Washington's lead.
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