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French historic landmarks threatened by ravages of climate change

Located off the coast of the southern French city of Marseille, the Château d'If has withstood the wear and tear of time. But today, this landmark is facing the threat of climate change.

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Pacific ire at Australia's backing for fossil fuels

Representatives of the Pacific Islands expressed dismay on Thursday at Australia's subsidies for fossil fuels, flagging climate concerns as a point of friction between the neighbouring nations.

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German police carry out nationwide raids against Last Generation climate activists

German police on Wednesday carried out raids across seven states targeting climate activists of the "Letzte Generation" (Last Generation) group, which has sparked controversy with protesters glueing themselves to roads to block traffic.

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East African crude oil pipeline: Campaigners warn of environmental and human disaster

A huge fossil fuel project in East Africa has sparked fierce push back. A string of banks and insurers have refused their backing and environmental groups warn the project is a global warming, ecological and human rights disaster.

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Biden urges climate forum to 'step up' against global warming

President Joe Biden announced another $1 billion in US climate funding Thursday at a virtual meeting with leaders from the world's biggest industrial nations to coordinate efforts to push back on global warming.

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Sun, wind power make record 12% of world electricity

Solar and wind energy surged to make a record 12 percent of the world's electricity in 2022, a climate think tank calculated in a report Wednesday -- though coal remained the leading source globally.
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Seychelles fighting climate change: Entrepreneurs dream of saving the ocean

Overfishing, global warming and plastic pollution are having a devastating impact on the world’s oceans. Researchers warn that marine ecosystems could almost completely collapse within 25 years.

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