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European tourists head north to dodge heat, summer extended as weather changes
Tourists and tour operators are expected to head to northern Europe in the future after a summer of crippling heatwaves hit southern Europe and left travelers wondering if cooler temperatures might suit them better.
Polar bears scavenge on garbage to cope with climate change
Hungry polar bears are turning to garbage dumps to fill their stomachs as their icy habitat disappears.
Denmark takes first steps towards green hydrogen economy
Denmark on Tuesday pledged to build up to six gigawatts (GW) of electrolysis capacity to convert renewable power into green hydrogen as it looks to wean itself off fossil fuels and boost its energy security.
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U.S. offshore wind bids soar past $3 bln
The Biden's administration's sale of offshore wind development rights off the coasts of New York and New Jersey surged past all expectations on Thursday to reach more than $3.3 billion, with bidding still not complete.
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Maersk to tackle air pollution at ports with ship-charging buoys
Shipping group Maersk plans to install hundreds of offshore charging stations around the world to allow vessels to power themselves with electricity instead of fossil fuels while waiting outside ports.
Electric cars hit 65% of Norway sales as Tesla grabs overall pole
Electric cars made up nearly two thirds of Norway's new sales in 2021, with Tesla the top selling automobile brand overall, as the country pursues its goal of becoming the first to end the sale of petrol and diesel cars.
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Greenland experienced 'massive' ice melt this week, scientists say | Reuters
With climate change fueling high temperatures across the Arctic, Greenland lost a massive amount of ice on Wednesday with enough melting to cover the U.S. state of Florida in 2 inches (5.1 cm) of water, scientists said.
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