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BP and Shell Retreat from Renewable Energy Investments

BP and Shell are scaling back their renewable energy investments due to lower returns compared to fossil fuels, prioritizing shareholder value over aggressive climate targets, despite previously ambitious plans to reduce emissions. This shift comes as US oil companies outperform European counterpart...

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Africa's Air Pollution Crisis: A Deadly Lack of Monitoring

Air pollution causes over 2.8 million annual deaths in Africa due to cardiovascular diseases and strokes, largely because only 24 of 54 countries monitor air quality, hindering effective interventions. This is exacerbated by factors like biomass cooking, vehicle emissions, and climate change.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Queensland Floods: Two Rescued as Dams Release Water

Heavy rainfall in Queensland, Australia, caused flooding, prompting dam releases and the rescue of two people from floodwaters; the cricket Test match was also impacted.

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Chad Floods Displace Thousands, Exacerbating Humanitarian Crisis

Devastating floods in Chad since July 2024 have displaced over 13,000 people, exacerbating an existing humanitarian crisis caused by the influx of over 700,000 Sudanese refugees; UNFPA provides critical healthcare and support to affected women and girls.

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No Poverty
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Carbon Capture's Rise: A Climate Solution or Delay Tactic?

Currently, 50 commercial CCS facilities capture only 0.1% of global CO2 emissions; however, its inclusion in global climate plans and significant lobbying efforts by the fossil fuel industry are driving a massive expansion despite concerns about its effectiveness as a climate solution.

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Seabound's Onboard Carbon Capture System Aims for 2025 Launch

Seabound, a UK startup, developed an onboard carbon capture device for cargo ships, capturing 80% of carbon and 90% of sulfur using calcium oxide pebbles, aiming for commercial launch before 2025 to mitigate shipping's 3% contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions.

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Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte, Leaving Thousands Homeless and Sparking Political Debate

Cyclone Chido hit Mayotte on December 14th, causing widespread destruction, leaving 100,000 homeless and without water, and resulting in at least 21 deaths, a number expected to increase; the disaster has sparked political controversy in France and highlighted Mayotte's pre-existing social and econo...

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No Poverty
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Biodegradable Sponge Shows Promise in Removing Microplastics from Water

A team of scientists from Wuhan University created a biodegradable sponge from squid bones and cotton that can remove up to 99.9% of microplastics from water, offering a promising solution to the escalating global microplastic pollution crisis.

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Life Below Water
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Tsinghua University's Leading Role in Global Climate Action

Tsinghua University, a founding GAUC member, actively engages youth in climate governance, facilitating their participation at COP29 and co-launching the Friends of the Paris Agreement Dialogue in 2019 to foster international collaboration on carbon neutrality.

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Seabound's Onboard Carbon Capture System for Cargo Ships

Seabound, a UK startup, developed an onboard carbon capture device for cargo ships using lime-based pebbles, achieving 80% carbon capture and 90% sulfur removal in tests; it aims for commercial launch before 2025.

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Seabound's Onboard Carbon Capture System for Cargo Ships

Seabound, a UK climate tech startup, developed an onboard carbon capture device for cargo ships, capturing 80% of carbon and 90% of sulfur using calcium oxide pebbles; the company aims for commercial launch before 2025.

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Gates-Funded Carbon Capture Project Launches in Alberta

Bill Gates' Breakthrough Energy Catalyst fund granted US$40 million to Deep Sky Corp. to build an Alberta-based direct-air-capture demonstration center testing eight different technologies to remove up to 30,000 tonnes of CO2 over 10 years, starting operations April 1, 2024.

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