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Dry weather threatens Ivory Coast cocoa crop, farmers say
Last week, no rain fell in most of Ivory Coast's cocoa regions, raising concerns over bean quality and supply.
‘Tinder of construction’ aims to keep B.C. building waste out of landfills
A Canada-based non-profit helps reuse building materials to cut waste and greenhouse gases.
Record year caps ‘decade of deadly heat,’ says UN in climate warning
The world has endured a 'decade of deadly heat,' with 2024 capping record temperatures.
Turkey’s fuel, tobacco tax moves will not harm inflation goal, Simsek says
Turkey plans fuel and tobacco tax hikes next year without risking its 2025 inflation goals.
2024’s top 10 climate disasters cost more than 200 billion dollars, charity says
In 2024, the top 10 climate disasters caused over $200 billion in damages, highlighting the urgent need for action on emissions.
UK government to block incinerators that do not contribute to green plans
The government will block new incinerators unless they reduce landfill waste or replace older facilities, aiming to boost recycling rates.
Space for EVs and flood protection planting among UK’s garden predictions for 2025
In 2025, gardeners in the UK will focus on sustainable designs, incorporating EV-friendly front gardens and flood-preventing plants, per RHS trends.
Machinery fire extinguished at Delta, B.C., coal port terminal: Port authority
A coal stacker fire at Westshore Terminals in Delta, B.C., has been extinguished; no injuries reported, operations paused.
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy hits back at Slovak PM Fico as gas transit dispute deepens
Zelenskiy accused Slovakia's PM Fico of opening a "second energy front" against Ukraine amid a deepening gas transit dispute.
