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Complex supply chains and climate change make “clean beauty” near impossible, but some keep trying

Sustainable beauty brands struggle with supply chain transparency, balancing eco-friendly practices with industry challenges.

FILE PHOTO: European Union flags flutter outside the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, July 14, 2021. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo
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Climate campaigners take EU to court over 2030 emissions-cutting rules

National limits on greenhouse gases established by EU's 2030 emissions rules challenged by NGOs for not going far enough.

Graphic showing the three different types of seabed zones being explored for potential mining (AFP)
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The battle over mining mineral-rich deep sea ‘nodules’

With no moratorium on mining polymetallic nodules from the seabed, one company vows to forge ahead on collecting 'batteries in a rock'.

FILE PHOTO: A person waits to sell snacks, ice cream, and cold beverages during a summer heatwave in New York City, New York, U.S., July 11, 2024. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs/File Photo
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US grid operator PJM issues maximum generation alert ahead of hot weather

Hot weather across America set to cause maximum generation across largest power grid operator

FILE PHOTO: A resort worker looks out at a beach at an empty resort as Typhoon Haima strikes Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte in northern Philippines, October 20, 2016. REUTERS/Erik De Castro/File Photo
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Sea levels rising faster in Pacific than elsewhere: WMO report

Sea levels in the Pacific Ocean are rising faster than the global average, threatening low-lying island states, a WMO report reveals.

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Researchers analysed 1,500 climate policies to find what works. These are the lessons for Australia

German researchers analysed 1,500 climate policies implemented around the world over the past two decades, and found only a small fraction were effective.

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World’s first ammonia-fuelled PSV ship to operate in 2026, says Wartsila

Engine manufacturer Wartsila has signed a contract with Norwegian shipowner Eidesvik to make world's first ammonia-fuelled ship

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Norway’s sovereign wealth fund commits $1 billion to renewable energy fund

Norway's sovereign wealth fund has said it will commit $1bn to the latest renewable energy fund of Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (C) attends the Pacific Islands Forum in Nuku’alofa on August 26, 2024. (AFP)
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Big polluters urged to pay as key Pacific summit opens in Tonga

Emissions-belching nations were challenged to stump up for climate-related damage as a key Pacific islands summit opened on Monday

Desert oases, protected by the community for centuries, collect water critical for herders' livestock-based economy of camels, cattle and goats (AFP)
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India’s green energy wind drive hits desert herders hard

Wind turbines in India's Thar desert supply critical green energy, but those living in their shadows say it comes at their expense

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