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ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ poll: Popular support for strong action against climate change

Climate change concern at highest since pollsters began tracking the issue in 1998

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Biden’s own party allies stalling huge infrastructure bill

Democrats in the US Congress have put off a vote on President Biden’s infrastructure bill

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Biden’s economic infrastructure bill delayed in US Congress

Democrats in Congress want assurances on social initiatives before agreeing to the bill

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Biden's trillion dollar infrastructure bill in limbo

President Biden's own party delays infrastructure bill over social initiative assurances

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World leaders gather for the 'COP26' climate conference

Nearly 200 countries are being asked to change targets to reduce their carbon emissions.

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China and Russia dismiss climate criticism

Climate warming is on track for 2.7C, which would result in "climate catastrophe".

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COP 26: Scientists concerned that action on climate has been left too late

The two-week conference in Glasgow could lead to major changes to our everyday lives

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COP 26: Agreement to end deforestation by 2030

More than 100 leaders announce commitment to stop deforestation by the end of the decade

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Ending deforestation a top priority for leaders at COP26

Funding will also help restore land, tackle wildfires and support indigenous communities.

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World leaders pledge to save the world's forests

The pledge includes more than $19bn of public and private funds.

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COP26: Private capital vow to fund carbon cuts

Some of the biggest banks, insurers and pension funds pledge to fund carbon cutting plans

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COP26: Vow to switch finance away from harming nature

Big financial firms say they will redirect trillions of dollars towards decarbonisation

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COP26: Big carbon policy change from big finance

At the UN climate summit, trillions of dollars are committed to fund carbon reduction

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Global emissions bounce back following lockdowns

Carbon emissions have returned to almost pre-pandemic levels, Global Carbon Budget report

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Despite renewable investments China's share of emissions have increased

New research says China now accounts for almost a-third of the world's carbon emissions

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New report on carbon emissions gives stark warning

Avoid catastrophic warming by halting burning carbon at current levels within 11 years

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COP 26: Richer nations to help developing countries tackle climate crisis

One hundred billion dollars has been pledged for struggling nations to achieve targets.

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Billion dollar pledge to help nations struggling with climate change

Wealthy nations have come together under the 'Global Day of Action for Climate Justice'.

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US Special Envoy confirms pledge on helping developing countries tackle the climate crisis by 2022

Leaders had agreed in Paris to donate funds annually for five years.

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US to reopen borders to vaccinated travellers

We hear how New York is preparing to greet foreign tourists - as a 20 month ban is lifted

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Biden: Nicaragua's election a 'pantomime'

The US President denounces Sunday’s poll as Daniel Ortega seeks a fourth term in office

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COP26: Fossil fuel industry has largest delegation

Some 503 people with links to fossil fuel interests are accredited for the climate summit

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Niger: Dozens of children dead in school fire

At least 26 children have died in the second such incident in the country this year

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Hundreds of migrants trapped in freezing conditions at Belarus-Polish border

Warsaw accuses Belarus of attempting to provoke a confrontation by encouraging them.

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Refugee border crisis: Thousands of Polish troops deployed

Belarus is accused of deliberately sending thousands of migrants across the border

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Afghan fall of government 'caused by corruption'

Afghanistan's former finance minister blames corrupt generals paying 'phantom' soldiers

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Fall of Afghanistan: widespread corruption blamed

Former Afghan finance minister blames defeat to Taliban - in part - on corrupt generals

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Lithuania acts over migrants from Belarus

Lithuania declares a state of emergency over increasing numbers of migrants on its border

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COP26: Cautious welcome for US-China deal

China and the US make a surprise joint vow to step up efforts to tackle global warming

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COP26: US-China agree joint deal to speed up action

In a rare show of solidarity China and US vow to step up efforts to tackle climate crisis

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