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The law aimed at blocking no-deal Brexit
The Brexit law that received royal assent on Monday is at the centre of a constitutional stand-off with enormous implications for Britain
G8 environment ministers: Halve emissions by 2050
Environment ministers from the G8 rich nations on Monday urged their leaders to set a global target to halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, a small but vital step in the fight…
US pours cold water on Bali optimism
The United States backtracked on Sunday on the climate change agreement reached after marathon talks in Bali, saying it had ”serious concerns” about the new global consensus and…
Bali’s road map for the planet’s survival
World leaders will converge on the tropical island of Bali this week for the start of negotiations that experts say could be the last chance to save the Earth from catastrophic…
Europe flood fears recede but warnings in place
The threat of serious flooding along England’s east coast receded on Friday after officials said the main tidal peak had passed, although storms were still causing problems…