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    Japan to release contaminated Fukushima plant water into Pacific

    Plan to discharge 1m tonnes condemned by neighbouring countries and environmentalists

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    Energy minister demands EU and China adopt ‘negative emission’ targets

  • Thursday, 25 March, 2021
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    Canada supreme court upholds Trudeau’s carbon tax

    Ruling seen as vindication of Liberal party’s focus on climate despite opposition from some provinces

  • Tuesday, 23 March, 2021
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    Alcoa steps up battle to cut emissions in deal with Audi

    US industrial group to supply aluminium to German carmaker using zero-carbon smelting process

  • Monday, 22 March, 2021
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    Fuel could be classified partially sustainable under Brussels’ landmark system

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    Dust particles interact with rising fossil fuel emissions to create extreme pollution episodes

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    Airline sector’s reliance on its own carbon offsets system comes under fire in unpublished report for EU

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    Researchers call for carbon-rich seabed to be left undisturbed

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    Clearer standards are needed on the financial impact of carbon emissions

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    Singapore fails to keep pace with wealthy peers on carbon emissions

    Majority of rich developed countries have made progress in reducing reliance on fossil fuels

  • Thursday, 11 March, 2021
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    China turns its back on Bangladesh BRI coal projects

    Beijing’s decision a rare signal of reluctance to fund polluting projects in Belt and Road Initiative

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    China’s economic plan short on climate goals as ministries tussle

    Lack of strict measures reduces chances of country hitting peak emissions by 2030 as pledged

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    China is falling short on its climate pledge

    The world’s biggest carbon emitter needs to take more rapid action

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    Environmental and health groups worried government will give in to industry demands to ease post-Brexit burden

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    Amanda Blanc says pledges to fight emissions have to be reflected in products it sells

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