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Moving ahead with the Paris climate deal

World leaders agreed a new global deal to curb climate change and deal with its impacts in Paris in 2015. How is that now being put into practice in countries around the world?


In first, New York caps climate emissions from buildings Sebastien Malo
In challenge to Trump, Oregon votes to cap climate emissions Sebastien Malo
U.N. climate talks sweat over detail while planet broils Megan Rowling
Spain brings fresh impetus to climate fight after lost decade Megan Rowling
'People's payout' gathers steam as fairer way to tax carbon Megan Rowling
UN reform needed to stop companies fighting climate rules-Stiglitz Sebastien Malo
UN climate chief says 3C hotter world 'just not possible' Megan Rowling
Balearic Islands chart green path with climate change law Megan Rowling
Disbanded by Trump, defiant climate committee moves to aid cities Sebastien Malo
US lawmakers take a concrete step to battle emissions Sebastien Malo
Costa Rica starts push for zero emissions by 2050 Sebastian Rodriguez
Failure to slow climate change threatens 'every country' Laurie Goering
After defeat in West, U.S. carbon tax push looks East Gregory Scruggs
Major cities can fight climate change and make billions - study Michael Taylor
From Antarctica to Costa Rica, women team up on climate change Megan Rowling
From transport to telecoms, construction urged to get climate-wise Megan Rowling
African cities pledge to cut emissions to zero by 2050 Eromo Egbejule
Legal fight over Bali power plant sparks Indonesia energy debate Michael Taylor
Global warming set to exceed 1.5°C, slow growth - UN draft Reuters
With climate funding too low, world has 'umbrella in a hurricane' Alister Doyle and Laurie Goering
Hit by extreme weather, Zimbabwe rolls out triple climate policy Tonderayi Mukeredzi
Costa Rica's new president promises plan to speed clean transport Sebastian Rodriguez
Climate battle will be won or lost in cities Adela Suliman
Tiny Marshall Islands wields outsized clout for climate action Laurie Goering
Polish law sparks fears over civil rights at UN climate talks Megan Rowling
World leaders must keep 'closer eye' on climate change-Ban Ki-moon Megan Rowling
Climate action would save trillions in healthcare Sebastien Malo
Opinion
Women are an "unstoppable" force for climate action Anne Hidalgo
2018 could see wave of U.S. West Coast climate pollution pricing Gregory Scruggs
Warming set to breach Paris accord's toughest limit by mid century Reuters
Australia to build electric vehicle route along Great Barrier Reef Reuters
Defying Trump, EU Parliament backs Paris climate goals Reuters
Opinion
Are G20 leaders ready to save the planet? Anne Hidalgo
Opinion
Thank you, Mr. Trump Saleemul Huq
Asia can unlock $5 trln, 230 mln jobs via key development goals Thin Lei Win
Climate-threatened Bangladesh to impose carbon tax in June Syful Islam
Swiss voters embrace shift to renewable energy Reuters
Opinion
BRICS summit: An opportunity to lead a more sustainable world Paul Steele
Sydney's big bash gives way to speed climate action Laurie Goering
Bloomberg: US does not need Washington to fulfil Paris agreement Reuters
Bloomberg delivers pledge to continue Paris climate goals to U.N. Reuters
Nations pin climate hopes on China, India as hopes for Trump fade Alister Doyle
Innovative finance needed for $300 bln a year in climate losses Laurie Goering
Opinion
Trump is isolated - and the days of fossil fuel are running out Anne Hidalgo
People, not politicians key to fighting climate change - Obama Umberto Bacchi
World can peak planet-warming emissions by 2020-ex-UN climate head Alex Whiting
Make climate change economic - not green - issue: Maldives ex-head Laurie Goering
In Trump era, cities must amp up battle vs climate change Ellen Wulfhorst
Despite city's new resident, Washington D.C. pushes climate action Laurie Goering
G20 urged to ditch fossil fuel subsidies by 2020, go green Reuters
In race to clean energy, emerging nations seize bigger role Alex Whiting
2017: Climate focus shifts as Trump moves in, China charges ahead Laurie Goering
India shows it's serious about solar with giant power plant Rina Chandran
Opinion
Time for the Nobel Peace Prize to divest from fossil fuels Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Opinion
Steely determination brings progress at Marrakesh climate talks Paula Caballero and David Waskow
Opinion
Move over Trump: People are at the heart of the climate fight Megan Rowling
Under Trump shadow, climate talks set 2018 deadline for rules Reuters
Foundations laid to roll out Paris accord but poor short-changed Megan Rowling
Drought-hit women struggle as compassion runs dry at climate talks Megan Rowling
Pacific island poet marshals youth against climate threats Laurie Goering
Climate-threatened nations aim for 100 pct renewable energy Megan Rowling
Trump exit from climate deal would make odd couple with Nicaragua Reuters
UN talks tangle over cash to ease climate pain for poor Megan Rowling
U.S. will be 'rogue' state if it ditches climate accord - UN envoy Laurie Goering
Britain ratifies Paris climate agreement Reuters
As oil palm expands, African nations agree to protect forests Alex Whiting
Trump win opens way for China to take climate leadership role Reuters
Trump's climate plan "catastrophic" - France's Royal Reuters
Farm impasse at climate talks threatens zero hunger goal: FAO Megan Rowling
Climate talks tangle over cash to ease impact on poor Megan Rowling
Opinion
Finance can Trump the climate crisis Harjeet Singh
Opinion
Without climate cash, Pakistan’s emissions are set to soar Rina Saeed Khan
World CO2 emissions stay flat for 3rd year, helped by China falls Reuters
Opinion
Africa's farmers are among the most hurt by climate change Agnes Kalibata
Kerry warns of climate threat at talks overshadowed by Trump Reuters
Developing states get helping hand to roll out climate plans Megan Rowling
Sticking to lower 1.5C warming limit would protect economy - UN Megan Rowling
Sweltering 2016 to set heat record Reuters
Opinion
It's time for adaptation cash to focus on girls Kimberly Junmookda
Opinion
The burning issue that’s uniting all faiths Gretchen Castle
Trump could pull out of global climate accord in a year: lawyers Reuters
Opinion
To find real solutions, focus beyond climate emissions Peter Holmgren
Thorny issue of who will pay for climate damage simmers at talks Megan Rowling
Opinion
Virtual reality game puts players in disaster driving seat Laurie Goering
Opinion
More global warming, more action to cope? Laurie Goering
Trump win means U.S. emissions may not fall as pledged Reuters
Trump win will not derail climate effort: activists Laurie Goering
Trump election stokes fears over climate change goals Reuters
Last 5 years hottest on record, more signs heat is man-made Reuters
Spend climate cash smartly to make it stretch: experts Laurie Goering
Japan ratifies Paris Agreement after pact enters into force Reuters
Philippines' Duterte agrees to ratify Paris climate deal Reuters
Rich states urged to dig deeper to help poor with 'climate crisis' Megan Rowling
After years of delay, climate talks face a new problem: speed Laurie Goering
Morocco sees 'no turning back' for climate pact, despite Trump Reuters
Vast Moroccan solar power plant is hard act for Africa to follow Reuters
Twice in a week, China berates Trump on climate pact threat Reuters
Paris climate pact enters into force, focus shifts to action Reuters
Paris accord fires starting gun for faster climate action Megan Rowling
Pacific islands kick off global climate deal Reuters
Greenhouse gas emissions set to bust global climate pact in 2030 Reuters
Opinion
Voices of poor are critical for Paris Agreement to deliver success Andrew Norton
Backers of Paris climate pact play down Trump threat to deal Reuters
White House weighs whether new climate deal needs Senate approval Reuters
Company climate change plans too weak to meet Paris goals-survey Reuters
Governments agree UN study of tough climate limit, despite doubts Reuters
Greener infrastructure said key to Paris climate deal - study Reuters
Canada ratifies Paris climate change deal in boost for Trudeau Reuters
Paris climate accord to go into force, faces test of enforcement Reuters
Climate change could cross key threshold in a decade - scientists Laurie Goering
Brazil ratifies Paris climate deal; joins top polluters US, China Reuters
Opinion
How do we cut poverty and emissions? Fund some clean energy Laurie Goering
Opinion
Time to leap forward to transformation Paula Caballero
Opinion
How will Brazil turn its climate promises into action? Nadia Pontes
U.S., China ratify Paris climate agreement Reuters
U.S. and China to lead push on climate change at G20 summit Laurie Goering
France president says Paris climate agreement far from implemented Reuters
Scientists to probe ways of meeting tough global warming goal Reuters
As Earth swelters, global warming target in danger of being missed Reuters
EU climate targets fall short of Paris ambitions, experts warn Patricia Nilsson
Philippines reversal on Paris climate deal a risk, experts say Imelda V. Abano
Developing nations to get "tailor-made" advice on climate action Megan Rowling
New ways to lower investment risk seek to propel climate action Laurie Goering
Brexit spells end to EU leadership in climate diplomacy Reuters
Governments seek rules for Paris climate deal; temperatures soar Alister Doyle
Ex-Mexican foreign minister Espinosa nominated as UN climate chief Reuters
'Honeymoon over', rules for UN climate pact may take two years Reuters
Trump threat to renegotiate UN climate deal causes dismay abroad Reuters
Incoming UN climate chief seeks swift action: at odds with Trump Reuters
Governments urged to study worst-case global warming scenarios Sebastien Malo
As climate risks rise, diplomats start to overshadow green experts Reuters
Views on Paris climate deal signing: "A step on a long journey" Megan Rowling
Record day one signatures expected for Paris climate deal Reuters
Opinion
Let's enlist the Paris climate deal to build resilience Maarten van Aalst
Opinion
As leaders sign climate deal, Africans go hungry amid drought Adriano Campolina, ActionAid International
With climate deal, activists seek land rights for native people Sebastien Malo
Carbon pricing campaign stepped up ahead of climate deal ceremony Reuters
UN members fear U.S. 'sabotage' of Obama's climate commitment Reuters
Opinion
Time to step up action on new climate and development goals Sven Harmeling & Sandeep Chamling Rai
ANALYSIS-Does premature Paris climate deal risk a painful birth? Megan Rowling
To curb climate change, "we need to move everything" - investors Laurie Goering
UN climate chief predicts Paris deal will take effect early Laurie Goering
U.N. expects record first-day signatures for Paris climate deal Megan Rowling
Three Pacific island states are first to ratify Paris climate deal Megan Rowling
INTERVIEW-Al Gore urges world leaders to sign Paris climate deal Imelda V. Abano
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