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Should we be more positive about tackling climate change?
Today's Big Question Catastrophists urged to bring more ‘hope’ and ‘joy’ to conversations about the environment
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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3 key graphics from the U.N. climate report
feature These charts offer a snapshot of what will happen in the coming decades if warming continues
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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U.N. nuclear watchdog says 2.5 tons of uranium is missing from Libyan site
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By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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How the UN high seas treaty aims to protect the world’s oceans
feature Nearly 200 countries agreed to a legally binding protocol that has been two decades in the making
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'Superbugs' caused by climate change are becoming a greater threat to humanity, report finds
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By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Switzerland’s neutrality rethink
feature The Alpine nation’s historic neutrality is up for debate as it considers allowing its weapons to move to Ukraine
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Cop15’s ‘historic’ biodiversity agreement
feature ’30 by 30’ UN deal will protect 30% of world’s land and water vital for biodiversity by 2030
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Milestone conservation agreement reached at UN biodiversity conference
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By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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French baguette awarded UNESCO heritage status
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By Kelsee Majette, The Week US Published
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The international problem of modern slavery
Speed Read Why does slavery still exist in modern society, and what is being done to combat it?
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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What happened at COP27?
Speed Read Leaders and activists met in Egypt at a precarious time for the planet
By Devika Rao, The Week US Last updated
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Negotiators reportedly strike deal on U.N. climate talks
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By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Australia accused of ‘clear breach’ of human rights obligations
Speed Read UN inspectors were denied access to jails in New South Wales and medical facilities in Queensland
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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United Nations votes 143-5 to condemn Russia's 'attempted illegal annexation' of Ukraine provinces
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By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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