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Coastal flooding could hit 20% of world GDP by 2100 - study
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Coastal flooding could hit 20% of world GDP by 2100 - study

Failure to rein in climate change and bolster sea defences could jeopardize up to a fifth of the world's economic output by the end of the century, as flooding threatens coastal countries worldwide, according to a study released on Thursday.
Australian prime minister's approval rating slumps as bushfires rage
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Australian prime minister's approval rating slumps as bushfires rage

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison's approval rating has declined sharply in the face of horrendous bushfires that have killed 28 people and destroyed 2,000 homes, a closely watched poll showed on Monday.

As Delhi chokes, ministry says coal-fired plants need extra time to meet emission norms

As Delhi chokes, ministry says coal-fired plants need extra time to meet emission norms

The utilities have cited costs and technical difficulties for missing earlier deadlines, at the end of 2017 and then the end of 2019.

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Half of South Asia living in vulnerable climate 'hotspots': World Bank

Half of South Asia living in vulnerable climate 'hotspots': World Bank

Changes in temperature and rainfall will impact almost half of South Asia in the coming decades, reducing economic growth in one of the world's poorest regions, the World Bank said.
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