The miners are in a comfortable position as the world creeps towards a lower-carbon future
Information is not getting to the right people or places as voices of discontent are getting louder
The butterfly effect illuminates how even the slightest change in conditions can have massive ramifications down the line
The ambitious targets are not set in stone until they are deposited at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change later this year, while legislative processes vary between countries that have stated their mitigation
The government should find a less environmentally sensitive site for the special economic zone, especially if water can’t be secured, EIA report finds
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