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Climate Conference faces a crisis as differentiation is diluted in rulebook
US does want equity and Loss and Damage mentioned in the Paris Agreement rulebook
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I won't justify Trump's climate change policy for a second: Todd Stern
US diplomats are working in Katowice to implement the Paris Agreement, says Todd Stern, who was one of the architects of the Paris Agreement as America's special envoy on climate change when Barack Ob
 "I won't justify Trump's climate change policy for a second: Todd Stern")
We must act on climate change regardless of what Trump thinks: John Kerry
If we fail, it won't be just the president's fault
 "We must act on climate change regardless of what Trump thinks: John Kerry")
The influence international NGOs wield in Katowice climate change talks
The possibility of a conflict of interest rings larger when think-tanks from developed countries, and which draw funds from developed countries, help small developing country groups
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Indian Ocean may play big role in driving climate change in future: Study
The study shows that the mechanisms driving the climate changes of the LGM may be unique to the Indian Ocean
 "Indian Ocean may play big role in driving climate change in future: Study")
How cheap oil is pushing global efforts on climate change far off course
Until and unless electric vehicles become dominant, it will prove extremely hard to wean the world off of oil
 "How cheap oil is pushing global efforts on climate change far off course")
Won't compromise on basic principles of Paris climate deal, says India
We all agree that the Paris Agreement is non-negotiable, said India
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Katowice meltdown: Switzerland calls India, Africa Group proposals 'crappy'
Switzerland apologises as tempers frayed between countries gathered in Katowice for talks on tackling climate.
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Katowice: Nations share green transition plans in line with Paris accord
The Talanoa Dialogue which was launched at the last COP in Bonn is meant to serve as an initial stocktaking exercise to inspire progress among countries
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Katowice: Africa Group of Nations boycott talks at negotiator levels
US and other rich nations go back on the agreements they had made last week
Katowice: African bloc refuses to negotiate without its proposals on table
Developed countries block revival of G77 and Africa proposals on finance and global stock-take
Katowice: 'Loss and damage a red line, needed throughout climate rulebook'
Loss and damage is not an adaptation and needs to be reflected in the whole cycle. In communication, finance, and in the global stock-take, says a negotiator for the Least Developed Countries grouping
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How dangerous is climate change? A 250 mn-year-old event may hold clues
In some ways, the planet's worst mass extinction - 250 million years ago, at the end of the Permian Period - may parallel climate change today
Climate actions can save India 3 times its GDP, but rich nations must pay
India's emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) grew 6% a year over 16 years to 2016, faster than China's 3.2% and the world's average 1.3%
 "Climate actions can save India 3 times its GDP, but rich nations must pay")
Document this: Climate change talks in Katowice split over question
The answer could decide if the Paris Agreement can be selectively rewritten in future yet again.
India, allies demand differentiation back in rulebook for climate change
India, the Africa Group, gulf countries, and the G77+China group took a tough stance at the Katowice change talks on ensuring the principle of equity and common but differentiated responsibilities
Climate change: Carbon emission to hit record high in 2018 at 37 bn tonnes
Strong energy demand is behind the rise in emissions growth, which is outpacing the speed at which decarbonisation of the energy system is taking place
Adapting to climate change can save trillions but funding it now is hard
Cost of protecting cities against uncertain threats is a major financial and political challenge - especially in places where taxpayers have not yet experienced a disaster
 "Adapting to climate change can save trillions but funding it now is hard")
Air pollution reduces life expectancy by 1.7 years in India, says study
Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar have the worst levels of air pollution
 "Air pollution reduces life expectancy by 1.7 years in India, says study")
India is fourth highest emitter of carbon dioxide in the world: Study
The top 10 emitters are China, the US, the EU, India, Russia, Japan, Germany, Iran, Saudi Arabia and South Korea
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