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Air pollution plunges in European cities amid coronavirus lockdown Reuters
Equinor to quit U.S. lobby group over climate policy Reuters
EU leaders agree to consider climate in coronavirus recovery plan Reuters
California sets goal to double clean energy by 2030 Reuters
Fossil-fuel giant Russia tiptoes towards low-carbon future Angelina Davydova
Deforestation risks rise as coronavirus hinders SE Asia protection Michael Taylor
UK greenhouse gas emissions fell 3.6% in 2019 - govt data Reuters
U.S. court orders full environmental review of Dakota pipeline Reuters
Climate change set to make extreme heat more common - and costly Laurie Goering
Pandas, slugs and ants hint at shortcut to greener biofuel Thin Lei Win
Coronavirus redraws battle lines on airline emissions Reuters
Can 'green stimulus' help Europe tackle coronavirus and climate? Reuters
Greta Thunberg says virus shows world can 'act fast' on crises Laurie Goering
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Doubling up: Could coronavirus bailouts make economies greener? Laurie Goering
Use coronavirus rescue cash to fight climate change: UK adviser Reuters
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Coronavirus sparks soul-search on travel-heavy climate diplomacy Megan Rowling
How climate change helps feed Canada's remote regions Reuters
Kenya farmers brace for second onslaught of crop-devouring locusts Dominic Kirui
Indians breathe easier as coronavirus lockdowns clear smog Reuters
Water shortage fears jump in Jordan amid coronavirus lockdown Ban Barkawi
Water is an under-used weapon in climate change fight, UN says Megan Rowling
Climate 'strikes' move online amid coronavirus Reuters
As coronavirus limits climate protests, activists go online Laurie Goering
'My hands are my tractor': Urban gardens take root in Johannesburg Kim Harrisberg
Climate shocks in just one nation could disrupt global food supply Thin Lei Win
Satellite shows pollution clearing over China during coronavirus Reuters
Holding back the tide - sea's advance threatens Tunisia's beaches Layli Foroudi
As climate impacts grow, Afghan clerics offer green guidance Shadi Khan Saif
Don't let coronavirus stall climate action, Paris architect says Reuters
Planners urged to look beyond history to judge climate risks Megan Rowling
Cambodia halts mainstream Mekong River dam plans for 10 years Reuters
China's greenhouse emissions rise 2.6% in 2019 - research group Reuters
EU should scrap emissions trading scheme, Polish official says Reuters
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May Boeve 350.org

Our chance for a just recovery after coronavirus

As policymakers respond to the pandemic and its fallout, they must also tackle the interrelated crises of wealth inequality, racism and ecological decline
Hassan Aboelnga, Amgad Elmahdi ... University of Kassel and TH Köln

Coronavirus - wake-up call to ensure water and sanitation for all

Today, many people lack access to the most basic weapons to shield themselves from COVID-19: water and soap.
Lyla Mehta, Claudia Ringler and ... Institute of Development Studies (IDS)

Why we need to re-think the human right to water

World Water Day is an opportunity to strengthen the connection between the rights to water and food, to ensure climate resilient future for all
Hiroto Mitsugi FAO

Urgent changes needed to save forests for the benefit of us all

Climate change and other forces are chipping away at the world’s forests on a daily basis

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