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Russian anti-satellite test adds to worsening problem of space debris

Wed, 2021-11-17 03:50
Russia has destroyed one of its own satellites in orbit, prompting international condemnation.
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Russian anti-satellite missile test poses no threat - Moscow

Wed, 2021-11-17 02:01
The US earlier said Russia "recklessly" destroyed a satellite, endangering astronauts in space.
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US anger at Russian anti-satellite missile test debris

Tue, 2021-11-16 07:13
The state department says Russia "recklessly" destroyed a satellite, endangering astronauts in space.
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COP26: Climate deal sounds the death knell for coal power - PM

Mon, 2021-11-15 07:19
But Boris Johnson says the achievements of the Glasgow summit are "tinged with disappointment".
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COP26: China and India must explain themselves, says Sharma

Mon, 2021-11-15 00:49
COP26 President Alok Sharma speaks after an agreement to "phase down" coal rather than "phase out".
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COP26: New global climate deal struck in Glasgow

Sun, 2021-11-14 06:32
New global climate deal agreed at COP26 in Glasgow after last-minute wrangling over agreement on cutting coal
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Can California save itself from the flames?

Sat, 2021-11-13 13:23
Unprecedented drought and heat, combined with bad land management, have culminated in historic wildfires.
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COP26: Climate talks into overtime as nations near deal

Sat, 2021-11-13 07:54
Divisions remain over continuing subsidies for fossil fuels and financial help to poorer nations.
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COP26: How might decisions at the climate summit change our lives?

Sat, 2021-11-13 03:48
The changes made at COP26 in Glasgow could have implications for the way we live.
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COP26: New draft climate deal steps up call for urgent action

Fri, 2021-11-12 18:41
It softens commitments on fossil fuels but requires governments to take action urgently.
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COP26: Fear of failure on final day, and just how green was summit?

Fri, 2021-11-12 17:00
Five things you need to know about COP26 - the United Nations climate change conference - on Friday.
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COP26: Flooding lessons from Hull, a city below sea level

Fri, 2021-11-12 16:30
Hull has been at COP26 to share its innovative approach to tackling flood threats with the world.
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How green was the COP26 climate summit?

Fri, 2021-11-12 16:15
A report has suggested the carbon footprint of the Glasgow summit is more than double that of COP25.
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Seven ways to curb climate change

Fri, 2021-11-12 10:04
What are the practical things countries need to do in order to tackle climate change?
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Climate change: How could a 2050 weather forecast look?

Fri, 2021-11-12 08:38
The future climate could be determined by the level of emissions in the coming years.
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COP26: UN chief Guterres says global warming target on life support

Fri, 2021-11-12 04:42
Antonio Guterres tells the Associated Press that COP26 will probably not achieve what's needed.
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COP26: US-China climate agreement and fossil fuel spending

Thu, 2021-11-11 18:11
Five things you need to know about COP26 - the United Nations climate change conference - on Thursday.
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COP26: Cautious welcome for unexpected US-China climate agreement

Thu, 2021-11-11 14:26
The world's two biggest CO2 emitters pledge to boost climate co-operation in an unexpected declaration.
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Climate change: Iran says lift sanctions and we'll ratify Paris agreement

Thu, 2021-11-11 12:13
The world's eighth largest emitter says it will ratify the Paris climate pact if restrictions are lifted.
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Coastal saltmarsh 'engineered' to fight climate change

Thu, 2021-11-11 11:59
Re-flooding coastal wetlands could provide an opportunity to 'use sea level' rise to fight climate change
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