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A Nuclear Waste Management Organization senior transportation engineer explains transportation signage for waste uranium during a tour of NWMO's facility in Oakville, Ont., Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023.  THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gu
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Northern Ontario First Nation says yes in referendum on possible nuclear waste site

The town council of Ignace voted in favour earlier this year, and its counterpart Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation has now also voted yes.

Earth's oceans, forests and soil absorb carbon dioxide, meaning they play a crucial role in efforts to fight climate change (AFP)
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‘Vague’ net zero rules threaten climate targets, scientists warn

Scientists urge nations to exclude natural carbon sinks in net-zero plans to avoid exceeding warming targets, risking over 1.5°C.

COP29 President Mukhtar Babayev speaks at a press conference, during the United Nations climate change conference COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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Summit host Azerbaijan warns COP29 cannot succeed without G20 boost

COP29 host in Azerbaijan urges G20 leaders to prioritize climate action as they meet in Brazil.

An image showing inside a self-driving Tesla vehicle, displaying a screen that visualizes nearby cars and surroundings.
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Tesla gains on report Trump’s team planning federal self-driving vehicle regulations

Tesla shares jumped over 5% Monday after reports of Trump's team planning federal rules for autonomous vehicles.

People walk at the entrance of the venue of the United Nations climate change conference COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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COP29: US-UAE climate-friendly farming partnership grows to $29 billion

Launched in 2021, 'AIM for Climate' has secured $29.2 billion in funding for agricultural innovation.

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks at an event, with American flags displayed on a panel behind him.
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Biden to announce ‘historic’ pledge to World Bank fund for poorest countries, advisor says

Biden to announce historic pledge to replenish the World Bank’s fund for the world’s poorest countries.

Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun speaks during an event in Beijing, China October 29, 2024. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo
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Xiaomi CEO: SU7 deliveries surpass 100,000, aiming for 130,000 by year end

Xiaomi targets 130,000 of its EV series SU7 units by the end of the year, which is 10,000 more than its earlier goal.

FILE PHOTO: The sun sets behind wind turbines at the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm, off the coast of the Guerande peninsula in western France, February 25, 2023. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe
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Global offshore wind industry poised to miss big targets as obstacles mount

Global offshore wind faces setbacks: rising costs, delays, and missed targets jeopardize renewable energy goals by 2030.

New Delhi is regularly cloaked in toxic smog (AFP)
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New Delhi shuts schools as smog exceeds 60 times WHO limit

New Delhi schools shift online as toxic smog hits 60x WHO limits, with PM2.5 levels peaking at hazardous levels, impacting health.

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