Electric vehicles threaten to overtake biofuel

A sharp increase in the predicted global number of EVs prompts Brazil to rev up its promotion of low-carbon biofuels.
Posted On 05 Jan 2017
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Investor waves goodbye to palm oil

Major US financial firm starts to divest itself of palm oil plantations in a move that it is hoped other investors will follow.
Posted On 04 Jan 2017
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Urban cropland loss puts harvests at risk

Soils face a global threat as population pressure, human development and swelling cities lead to mounting cropland loss.
Posted On 01 Jan 2017
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Gas flaring grows as oil industry saves money

Waste natural gas flaring at oil sites around the world is on the up, cutting the industry's costs but damaging the climate. It's a waste of energy on a massive scale says the World Bank
Posted On 29 Dec 2016
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Coffee belt feels  climate squeeze

Small-scale farmers who produce most of the world’s coffee beans face reductions in crop yield and quality as a result of rising temperatures and extreme weather.
Posted On 18 Dec 2016
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The Weather Network launches the Severe Weather Outlook

New desktop and mobile web product helps users prepare for significant weather events up to 3 days in advance
Posted On 15 Dec 2016
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Coal demand growth to stall as appetite wanes, according to IEA

Growth in global coal demand will stall over the next five years as the appetite for the fuel wanes and other energy sources gain ground
Posted On 12 Dec 2016
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Cities suffer climate impacts in silence

As the world continues to warm, cities are housing ever greater numbers − yet they have no voice in climate talks.
Posted On 11 Dec 2016
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