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Bangladesh to move Rohingya to flood-prone island next month
Environmentalists gain, far right loses ground in Swiss election
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Climate change and cities
IMF to examine climate risk to financial markets Reuters
California utility sees decade of power cuts to avoid wildfires Reuters
Greta rally in Canada's oil heartland runs into counter-protest Reuters
Climate protester scales London's Big Ben on final day of action Reuters
EU fails to set tougher climate targets ahead of U.N. conference Reuters
Trading tyres: How the West fuels a waste crisis in Asia Reuters
Green groups flag threat to reclaimed Indonesian forests Michael Taylor
In birthplace of U.S. revolution, a climate rebellion takes root Shannon Larson
At new Finnish resort, your carbon footprint can lower the tab K. Sophie Will
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UK clampdown on climate protests sets 'disturbing precedent' Megan Rowling
Mars shows man the final frontier of circular economy Amber Milne
Climate-change protesters disrupt London rush hour Reuters
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Indonesia's new green fund urged to protect rainforest Michael Taylor
Can Dubai go green with flying taxis and 'rooms on wheels'? Umberto Bacchi
UN rights experts criticise London climate protest 'ban' Laurie Goering and Megan Rowling
Nursing mothers stage London climate protest against Google Reuters
Minnesota city ponders new boom as a climate migrant destination Sebastien Malo
Scientists back family-planning access to ease climate threats Laurie Goering
Asian metropolises top list of world’s greenest commuter cities Reuters
Royal couple see impact of climate change at Pakistan glacier Reuters
Palm oil body to wield stick to get consumer giants to go green Reuters
Air pollution caused 400,000 premature European deaths in 2016 Reuters
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Changing approach crucial to end hunger and malnutrition Thin Lei Win
Drones help Ghana farmers ward off birds - and drought risks Kagondu Njagi
Japan typhoon death toll climbs to 74, rescuers search for missing Reuters
No longer host, Brazil still aims for key role at UN climate talks Reuters
Britain to complete plan to reach net zero transport emissions Reuters
Germany plans to nearly double taxes on short-haul flights Reuters
European Investment Bank postpones decision on fossil fuel lending Reuters
Spanish coders harness tech to track health risks for firefighters Megan Rowling
Global index finds climate change driving 'alarming' hunger levels Emma Batha
Climate change activists defy police ban on London protests Reuters
Rescuers slog through mud as Japan typhoon death toll rises Reuters
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Opinion

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To go far on climate action in Ghana, we must go together

Across Africa, city governments have critical roles to play, but they cannot do it alone
Georgios Kaminis Mayors Migration Council

Climate migrants are coming to cities, so we need a plan

Cities are a leading force in tackling the global climate crisis and are uniquely placed to address the nexus between climate and migration
Michael Shank Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance

Shifting to sustainable investment is not 'pie-in-the-sky'

Banks are still investing too heavily in fossil fuels, but 30 other top investors are making a green shift
Soren Ambrose ActionAid

Why World Bank and IMF need to change

In a year of unprecedented public protests demanding change to tackle climate change, these institutions and their policies are looking decidedly outdated

In Depth

In birthplace of the U.S. revolution, a climate rebellion takes root
Can Dubai go green with flying taxis and 'rooms on wheels'?
Future cool: Minnesota city ponders new boom as a climate migrant destination
expert-views
EXPERT VIEWS-Changing incentives and policies crucial to end hunger and malnutrition

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Somaliland: One land's quest to defuse a climate 'timebomb'
City of Dry Lakes | Bangalore in 360
When disasters and conflicts collide: Colombia
Land of Little Rain
Remote Greek isle switches off power cuts, lights up green energy
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