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Nations set to agree on shipping emissions cuts but fall short of aligning with climate goals
Maritime nations have been finalizing a plan Thursday to slash emissions from the shipping industry to net zero by about 2050 but experts warn the deal falls well short of what's needed to prevent climate catastrophe.
Jul 6, 2023 1:04 PM
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EU agency sees no "critical areas of concern" in the use of controversial chemical herbicide
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union's food safety agency said Thursday that it "did not identify critical areas of concern” in the use of the controversial chemical herbicide glyphosate.
Jul 6, 2023 10:15 AM
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83,000 Hawaii homes dispose of sewage in cesspools. Rising sea levels will make them more of a mess
HONOLULU (AP) — The town of Hauula packs hundreds of homes into a narrow strip of land sandwiched between verdant, towering cliffs of the Koolau mountain range and the Pacific.
Jul 6, 2023 9:10 AM
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German government puts off vote on a contentious heating plan until September
BERLIN (AP) — Germany's governing coalition has put off until September a vote on contentious legislation to encourage the replacement of fossil fuel heating systems after the country's top court shot down plans to push the bill through parliament th
Jul 6, 2023 7:35 AM
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Climate talks chief urges oil producing states to slash emissions
The president of this year's United Nations' climate talks urged the oil and gas industry Thursday to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by or before 2050 in a speech to oil producing states.
Jul 6, 2023 7:08 AM
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Shell CEO calls it 'irresponsible' to cut oil production now
LONDON (AP) — The head of global energy giant Shell says it would be “irresponsible” to cut oil and gas production at a time when the world economy is still dependent on fossil fuels .
Jul 6, 2023 6:15 AM
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Rights group reports allegations of dozens of abuses in critical minerals supply chains
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — A human rights advocacy group says it found allegations of dozens of labor and environmental abuses by Chinese-invested companies involved in mining or processing minerals used in renewable energy.
Jul 6, 2023 3:57 AM
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Canada, U.S., Mexico gather in Cancun to talk North American trade irritants
WASHINGTON — North America's trading partners are in Cancun for two days of meetings to take stock of the last three years under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. International Trade Minister Mary Ng is sitting down with U.S.
Jul 6, 2023 3:00 AM
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Beijing orders outdoor work to be halted as scorching summer heat soars
BEIJING (AP) — Employers in Beijing were ordered Thursday by the government to stop outdoor work after scorching summer heat in the Chinese capital was forecast to reach 40 degrees centigrade (104 Fahrenheit).
Jul 6, 2023 1:02 AM
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3 protesters arrested at Wimbledon after interrupting matches by throwing confetti on court
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Grigor Dimitrov was about to serve at Wimbledon when two environmental activists jumped out of the stands at Court 18 and disrupted his match by scattering orange confetti and puzzle pieces on the grass.
Jul 5, 2023 8:02 PM
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