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The US, UK, Germany and other G7 countries committed to phase out coal power by 2035, and more in climate news this week.
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The US, UK, Germany and other G7 countries committed to phase out coal power by 2035, and more in climate news this week.
Drought affected 1.84 billion people in 2022 and 2023, “the vast majority” of whom live in low- and middle-income countries.
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In recent years India has steadily increased its coal production. However, it stands in stark contrast to the country’s ambitious plans of achieving net-zero. What's behind the contradiction?