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U.N. sounds clarion call over humans 'irreversible' impact on climate

Environment · 10:20 AM UTC

The U.N. panel on climate change sounded a dire warning on Monday, saying the world is dangerously close to runaway warming – and that humans are "unequivocally" to blame.

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United StatesNew York Governor Cuomo's top aide resigns amid sexual harassment scandal
SportsBelarusian sprinter auctions medal to support athletes caught up in crackdown
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ChinaAlibaba fires manager accused of sexual assault; state media lambastes handling

Olympics

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Asia Pacific

Asia PacificVirus-free New Zealand plans border reopening amid labour shortage
Asia PacificAustralia expands COVID lockdown over concern virus has spread from Sydney
Asia PacificSamsung leader Jay Y. Lee qualifies for parole, to leave prison this week
Asia PacificS.Korea apologises as Moderna halves August COVID-19 vaccine shipments

China

ChinaChina reports more COVID-19 cases; some cities kick off new tests
ChinaChina's July factory price growth quickens, adds to business and broad economic pressures
ChinaPrivate equity firms revise China strategy as regulatory crackdown widens
ChinaAlibaba fires manager accused of sexual assault; state media lambastes handling

Europe

EuropeLukashenko strikes defiant note a year after contested Belarus election
EuropeBlaze ravages Evia island 'like a horror movie' on sixth day of Greek fires
Europe'What a run!': German exports jump despite supply bottlenecks
EuropeClose ally of Kremlin critic Navalny leaves Russia amid crackdown - media

UK

UKMorrisons suitor CD&R given more time to make counter offer
UKDoomed alpaca triggers outcry against British PM Johnson
UKUK finance minister Sunak doing a fantastic job - minister
UKEnergy, mining stocks drag FTSE 100 lower on weak commodity prices

United States

United StatesU.S. Senate attempts to complete $1 trillion infrastructure bill
United StatesCuomo accuser who filed criminal report to give televised interview
United StatesU.S. judge says Florida can't ban cruise ship's 'vaccine passport' program
United StatesR&B singer R Kelly heads to trial on sex abuse charges

Business

BusinessSamsung leader Jay Y. Lee qualifies for parole, to leave prison this week
BusinessOil slides 4% on China virus curbs and climate warning
BusinessBarrick Gold reaffirms full-year targets after quarterly profit rises
BusinessHow sustainable are sovereign wealth funds?

Environment

EnvironmentU.N. sounds clarion call over humans 'irreversible' impact on climate
EnvironmentOnce-in-50-year heat waves now happening every decade -U.N. climate report
EnvironmentTo save the planet, focus on cutting methane - U.N. climate report
EnvironmentKey takeaways from the U.N. climate panel's report

Energy

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Sustainable Business

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Sustainable BusinessExxon mulls pledging net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 -sources
Sustainable BusinessU.S. markets regulator approves Nasdaq proposal to require corporate board diversity
Sustainable BusinessU.S. EPA shoots to push vehicle fuel efficiency to 52 mpg by 2026

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