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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addresses the media on the Ukraine crisis, in Brussels, Belgium, September 28, 2022. REUTERS/Yves Herman/ File Photo
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EU’s von der Leyen vows not to weaken green policies in bid for new term

Ursula von der Leyen vowed to not weaken Europe's efforts to tackle climate change, if she wins a second term as President of...

FILE PHOTO: European Union flags fly outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, March 1, 2023.REUTERS/Johanna Geron/File Photo
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EU to push at COP29 for followup on deal to curb fossil fuels

The EU will push at COP29 for stronger global climate actions and increased finance, urging nations to honor their fossil fuel transition pledges...

FILE PHOTO: An offshore oil rig is seen in the Caspian Sea near Baku, Azerbaijan, October 5, 2017. REUTERS/Grigory Dukor/File Photo
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Azerbaijan plans climate fund after pushback on fossil-fuel levy: source

Azerbaijan has abandoned its proposal for a fossil-fuel levy at COP29, opting instead to launch a new fund for green investments in poorer...

FILE PHOTO: A pig is pictured in front of a pile of rubbish at a landfill of Porto Romano, around 1 kilometre away from the sea line, in Durres, Albania July 19, 2018. REUTERS/Florion Goga/File Photo
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New EU Parliament less supportive of green agenda, documents show

The new European Commission faces divided support on climate policies. Key lawmaker groups, including EPP and ECR, aim to revise or scrap green...

FILE PHOTO: Muslim pilgrims walk with umbrellas on the third day of the Satan stoning ritual, amid extremely hot weather, during the annual haj pilgrimage, in Mina, Saudi Arabia, June 18, 2024. REUTERS/Saleh Salem/File Photo
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2024 could be world’s hottest year as June breaks records

Every month since June 2023 — 13 months in a row — has ranked as the planet's hottest since records began, compared with...

FILE PHOTO: A general view shows an embankment of the Caspian Sea in Baku, Azerbaijan June 14, 2021.  Picture taken through the window. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko/File Photo
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Azerbaijan, this year’s host of COP29, to upgrade climate target before summit

All countries face a U.N. deadline next year to toughen their national climate targets.

FILE PHOTO: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen gestures as she addresses her first State of the European Union speech during a plenary session of the European Parliament as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak continues, in Brussels, Belgium September 16, 2020. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo
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EU lawmakers divided over calls to delay deforestation law

The law will require companies and traders placing beef, coffee, palm oil and other products on the EU market to prove their supply...

FILE PHOTO: Wind generators are seen on a farm in the countryside near the Sicilian town of Trapani, southern Italy September 29, 2009.    REUTERS/Giuseppe Piazza/File Photo
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EU drafts plan to avoid disputes over green energy mega-projects

Brussels is concerned that disputes over who should pay could hamper the build-out of these major new green energy hubs.

FILE PHOTO: European Union flags fly outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, March 1, 2023.REUTERS/Johanna Geron/File Photo
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EU backs 650-billion-euro plan to help cities reach net zero by 2030

After 377 cities applied to join the programme, 100 from the bloc and 12 from associated countries were chosen and are developing a...

FILE PHOTO: A survey vessel sails past wind turbines at the Burbo Bank offshore wind farm near New Brighton, Britain, January 23, 2023. REUTERS/Phil Noble/FILE PHOTO
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EU leaders want more green industry in Europe, draft shows

Leaders from the EU will meet on Thursday for a two-day summit to discuss policy goals.

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