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Scientists know the damaging consequences of the loss of Antarctic sea ice (AFP)
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Melting sea ice in Antarctica causes ocean storms, scientists say

Antarctic sea ice retreat in 2023 has increased storm frequency and heat loss in the Southern Ocean, impacting climate systems.

The new EPR nuclear reactor at Flamanville in  northwestern France will soon be delivering electricity to the grid (AFP)
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After long delay, French nuclear plant coming on stream

France's Flamanville nuclear reactor will start service on December 20, 2024, after 12 years of delays and rising costs.

Drought has caused lake Jablanicko to virtually dry up as Bosnia -- which is headed for its hottest year on record -- suffers prolonged drought (AFP)
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Bosnia hits hottest year on record in 2024: meteorologists

After a scorching drought emptied one of Bosnia's largest lakes, the Balkan country is set to mark its hottest year on record in...

Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault, pictured in April 2024, called Canada's new climate target 'realistic and achievable' (AFP)
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Canada unveils 2035 climate goal critics say is weak

One of the world's top oil and gas producers, Canada has missed all its interim carbon emission targets.

EU conservatives want the bloc to shift into reverse on its rule to phase out the sale of new combustion engine vehicles in 2025 (AFP)
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EU conservatives seek to stall 2035 combustion engine ban

EU's conservative bloc seeks to reverse 2035 combustion engine ban, citing automotive industry challenges and economic concerns.

The United Nations says 1.5 billion hectares (3.7 billion acres) of land must be restored by decade's end and at least $2.6 trillion in global investments are needed. (AFP)
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Crunch time for Saudi-hosted drought, desertification talks

Global land restoration talks in Saudi Arabia highlight funding challenges in combating worldwide desertification crisis.

Government subsidies have been important in Germany and elsewhere in helping consumers make the switch to electric vehicles (AFP)
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Germany’s Scholz calls for Europe EV subsidy plan

Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz calls for a European EV subsidy to aid automakers facing stagnation, costs, and competition.

A nighttime traffic jam with rows of cars emitting red brake lights, and traffic lights glowing in the distance.
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Fine particle pollution blamed for nearly 240,000 EU deaths in 2022

A report links 48,000 premature deaths to nitrogen dioxide from vehicles and thermal power plants.

Volkswagen and unions have been locked in bitter talks since the company said in September it was considering closing factories in Germany for the first time in its history (AFP)
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German VW workers kick off second round of strikes

Volkswagen workers strike for 4 hours, opposing plans to close 3 German plants. Talks with unions stall as savings proposals clash.

Shell and Equinor say they are creating 'the UK North Sea's biggest independent producer' of oil and gas (AFP)
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Shell, Norway’s Equinor to form joint UK oil and gas firm

The joint venture "will be the UK North Sea's biggest independent producer."

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