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More than one billion workers are exposed to high heat episodes - with almost a third experiencing negative health effects.
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Heathrow's expansion plans would undermine progress made on air quality in London, conflict with the capital's climate goals and expose residents to "harmful" levels of noise, a City Hall cross-party committee has said. The airport's proposals, which could increase the annual number of flights from 480,000 to 756,000, are gaining significant momentum, with a scheme put forward by Heathrow Airport Holdings adopted by the government last month.
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Scientists have documented a worrying increase in microplastic contamination across the seas surrounding Greece, according to recent findings by researchers conducting systematic environmental testing. A new study by the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR) experts used mussels as natural “pollution detectors.” The team discovered widespread presence of microplastics — even in areas previously considered remote or pristine.
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RSPB says growing trend for honouring species that are in decline is not matched by action on conservation.
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Morocco, which has endured seven years of drought, plans to supply 60% of its drinking water from treated seawater by 2030, up from 25%, its water minister said, as Rabat accelerates investment in desalination plants powered by renewable energy.
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The Middle East and North Africa recorded their hottest year on record in 2024, with temperatures rising at twice the global average of recent decades, the U.N. weather agency said in a report.
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The proposal would significantly reduce fuel economy requirements, encouraging vehicles that burn more fuel.
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European lawmakers voted to boost heavy industry imports monitoring a few days before the European Commission is due to reinforce legislation for the bloc's carbon border tax.
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Study reveals US earmarked billions to stockpile critical minerals for military use, including precision-guided weaponry and AI-driven warfare.
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Iraq has filed a revised Nationally Determined Contribution under the Paris Agreement, including a commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 22% by 2035, compared to expected levels under a business-as-usual scenario.
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