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Arkhangelsk tops list of harassed environmental defenders

Harassment, fines, and prosecutions are just some of the tactics authorities use across Russia to silence eco-activists. Whistleblower Aleksandr Peskov was detained for two days for filming at Shiyes, a proposed massive landfill project in Arkhangelsk region for trash from Moscow.
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Why the toughest sanctions on Russia are the hardest for Europe to wield
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Why the toughest sanctions on Russia are the hardest for Europe to wield

Moscow relies on the money it makes by selling oil and gas, but that energy fuels Europe’s economy and heats its homes.

Causes
Putin won't go to Glasgow for climate conference
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Putin won't go to Glasgow for climate conference

President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia may make a speech by video at the United Nations summit, which is seen as pivotal in efforts to stem climate change.
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Putin won’t go to Glasgow for climate conference

President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia will not attend a United Nations climate summit later this month that is seen as pivotal to reducing emissions of planet-warming gasses, but he may deliver a speech by video link, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.

Solutions
Paris’s 15-minute city could be coming to an urban area near you
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Paris’s 15-minute city could be coming to an urban area near you

From Paris to Portland, cities are attempting to give residents everything they need within a few minutes of their front doors. Can it work—without leaving anyone out?
Impacts
Climate change is causing bears to come out of hibernation a month early - which can be dangerous for humans
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Climate change is causing bears to come out of hibernation a month early - which can be dangerous for humans

Rising temperatures are affecting ecosystems and wildlife across the globe - even causing some bears to come out of hibernation early.

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Moscow crushes record for warmest winter as milestones are set across Europe and North America
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Moscow crushes record for warmest winter as milestones are set across Europe and North America

In Moscow, this was the warmest winter in nearly 200 years of record-keeping, and the first winter there to have an average temperature at or above 32 degrees (0 Celsius).

ORIGINAL REPORTING
Texas debates over new oil and gas waste rule heat up

Texas debates over new oil and gas waste rule heat up

Maasai pastoralists turn to fish farming as drought decimates cattle

Maasai pastoralists turn to fish farming as drought decimates cattle

Rising natural disasters overwhelm emergency responders

Rising natural disasters overwhelm emergency responders

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Scientists warn that 2023's extreme ocean heat may signal a major climate shift

Scientists warn that 2023's extreme ocean heat may signal a major climate shift

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trump plans to dismantle climate funding

Trump plans to dismantle climate funding from key law if elected

European farming lobbies agree to shift toward less meat consumption

European farming lobbies agree to shift toward less meat consumption