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The potential paths for climate change roadmap
feature Experts say government intervention will be key in tackling environmental crisis
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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Coronavirus pandemic threatens ‘biblical famine’
Speed Read UN expert says the crisis is causing a ‘hunger pandemic’
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Could coronavirus lead to world peace?
Speed Read International leaders throw their weight behind plans for a global ceasefire – but will it hold?
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What’s next for Libya?
In Depth The warring factions in the country are due to resume talks this week in hopes of a ceasefire
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Why Australia’s government is unmoved on climate change
In Depth New South Wales declares second state of emergency in as many months as bushfires ravage region
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Mark Carney appointed UN envoy for climate change
Speed Read Governor of Bank of England to take up new role at the end of January
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UN: global emissions must halve to avoid catastrophe
Speed Read ‘Bleak’ global emissions gap report slams collective failure on climate
By The Week Staff Published
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Instant Opinion: confusion surrounding Brexit is ‘the whole idea’
In Depth Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Wednesday 23 October
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Instant Opinion: Uefa ‘must not fail’ black footballers
In Depth Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Wednesday 16 October
By Gabriel Power Published
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UN General Assembly: five global clashes to watch out for
In Depth From climate change denial to the Kashmir conflict, this year’s meeting looks set to be a tense affair
By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Published
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World to miss UN sustainable development goals ‘by decades’
Speed Read ‘Towering achievement’ risks being undermined by growing inequality and climate change
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UK may be complicit in Yemen war crimes, says UN
Speed Read Experts say Western powers could be held responsible for horrors of the conflict
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Indefinite conscription: why so many people are fleeing Eritrea
In Depth Young migrants risk dangerous sea crossings to avoid abuse and forced labour
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Almost 71 million people fleeing conflict and oppression: the worst-affected countries
In Depth UN refugee agency says one person is forcibly displaced every two seconds as worldwide total hits record high
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