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    Totemic infrastructure project set for significant hurdles even after political green light

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    Scale and cost of construction could pose bigger barriers than political opposition

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    Analysts caution about investor scepticism of emissions savings from fossil fuel production

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    Labour chancellor argues airport expansion will boost economic growth

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  • Wednesday, 22 January, 2025
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  • Friday, 17 January, 2025
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    Europe’s carmakers risk hefty bill for carbon credits from Chinese rivals

    Groups failing to meet EU climate targets face a choice of paying fines, discounting EVs or buying credits

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  • Wednesday, 8 January, 2025
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    Biggest shipping nations back flat tax on emissions

    World’s two most important countries for registrations join efforts to impose flat levy on pollution

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  • Friday, 3 January, 2025
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    EU’s energy fixation has left water crisis unchecked, top official warns

    Environment commissioner Jessika Roswall says bloc must urgently address water shortages affecting business

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  • Tuesday, 24 December, 2024
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    Chief medical officer warns of serious health effects associated with the growing heating trend

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    Last-minute US spectators on long-haul flights make up almost a third of the Games’ total emissions

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    Methane pollution at US’s biggest oilfield plunges after Biden crackdown

    Emissions at Permian Basin of potent greenhouse gas declined 26% in 2023

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  • Wednesday, 18 December, 2024
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    Major fossil fuel and industrial groups push for mandatory requirements in letter to European climate commissioner

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