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As Switzerland’s glaciers melt, voters approve new climate law to cut planet-heating pollution

As Switzerland’s glaciers melt, voters approve new climate law to cut planet-heating pollution

CNN  —  Swiss voters have approved a new law to cut the use of fossil fuels and significantly reduce levels…
Concrete is a huge source of carbon emissions. These researchers are working to make it greener

Concrete is a huge source of carbon emissions. These researchers are working to make it greener

CNN  —  Our world is built of concrete. Durable and cheap, it’s the construction material of choice for buildings, bridges…
Greenpeace activists climb Deutsche Bank HQ in climate protest

Greenpeace activists climb Deutsche Bank HQ in climate protest

Greenpeace activists scaled Deutsche Bank’s headquarters in Frankfurt Wednesday and strung up a large yellow banner to protest against the…
Siberia swelters in record-breaking temperatures amid its ‘worst heat wave in history’

Siberia swelters in record-breaking temperatures amid its ‘worst heat wave in history’

Dozens of heat records have fallen in Siberia, as temperatures climbed above 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.7 Celsius). Despite only being…
The Arctic may be sea ice-free in summer by the 2030s, new study warns

The Arctic may be sea ice-free in summer by the 2030s, new study warns

The Arctic could be free of sea ice roughly a decade earlier than projected, scientists warn – another clear sign…
Australia to triple size of protected marine park to area larger than Germany

Australia to triple size of protected marine park to area larger than Germany

CNN  —  Australia plans to triple the size of an ecologically important marine park and close off an area larger…
Investment in solar power to outstrip oil for first time, says IEA

Investment in solar power to outstrip oil for first time, says IEA

Investment in clean energy will extend its lead over spending on fossil fuels in 2023, the International Energy Agency (IEA)…
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