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The Lilium Jet has yet to make a manned test flight (AFP)
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Investors swoop in to save German flying taxi startup Lilium

A German flying taxi startup was Tuesday saved from collapse after a consortium of investors swooped in at the 11th hour to take...

France's flagship nuclear reactor at Flamanville in Normandy was connected to the national grid after a dozen years of delay (AFP)
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France’s most powerful nuclear reactor finally comes on stream

The Flamanville 3 European Pressurized Reactor in Normandy started providing electricity to French homes at 11.48 am Saturday.

The Sierra Nevada del Cocuy is located in the eastern ranges of the Colombian Andes (AFP)
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Inter-American Court rules Colombia drilling violated native rights

The Inter-American Court ruled Colombia violated U'wa Indigenous rights by allowing resource projects on their ancestral lands, demanding remedies.

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.