Tag: Natural Environment
over 1 year ago
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The World’s Biggest Airports Confront a Tiny But Serious Safety Threat—Wasps

Every week, workers at one of Australia’s major airports spend hours searching the tarmac and terminals for a securit...

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over 1 year ago
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Clipped Green Claims at COP27 Might Signal Progress

Companies’ more cautious decarbonization promises at this year’s climate conference could be a sign they are taking t...

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over 1 year ago
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U.S. Lawmakers Travel to Taiwan on Heels of Pelosi Visit

The congressional delegation plans to meet with the island’s president, a visit likely to rekindle tensions in the re...

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over 2 years ago
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For Europe’s Hot Carbon Market, Politics Is the Ceiling

A spectacular rally in European carbon credits has caught the attention of investors, but the sky isn’t the limit for...

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over 2 years ago
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China’s Coal Addiction Runs Deeper Than Economics

The economics of weaning China off coal are daunting, but geopolitical risks loom large for Beijing too—and may conti...

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over 2 years ago
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Business Is the Game-Changer at COP26 in Glasgow

Private capital is mobilized for climate action, but needs a clear road map and rules to be deployed effectively.

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over 2 years ago
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Biden, Pope Francis Meet Amid Controversy Over Abortion

The meeting is expected to focus on climate change but has been overshadowed by controversy among church leaders over...

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over 2 years ago
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COP26 Host Britain Ramps Up Calls for Climate Plans

The U.K. called on countries including India and China to update their plans to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions, ratc...

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almost 3 years ago
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China’s Carbon Trading Debut is a Mixed Bag

China’s new national carbon market is up and running. But to really be effective, carbon prices will have to rise qui...

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almost 3 years ago
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Global Tax Deal Marks Big Advance for Cooperation, but Tougher Tasks Lie Ahead

While the world’s largest economies look past tensions to seal an ambitious tax deal, other common problems such as c...

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almost 3 years ago
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In Russia, Some of the World’s Biggest Polluters Are Going Green

Companies are making a push to clean up, seeking to fend off new regulations, burnish their image and respond to grow...

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almost 3 years ago
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To Slow Climate Change, Australia Turns to Its Coastline

Scientists in some countries are developing “blue carbon” zones, trying to help slow warming temperatures on the plan...

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over 3 years ago
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The U.K.’s Experiment With Climate Reporting Is Worth Watching

The country is making its big corporate and financial sectors think more rigorously about climate change. There could...

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over 3 years ago
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Sustainable Bond Market Boosted by Europe’s Top Institutions

The ECB and the European Commission have thrown their weight behind the market for environmentally friendly bonds, a ...

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