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UN warns world set for 2.7 degrees Celsius rise on today’s emissions pledges

Greenland Jakobshavn ice fjord

London, UKReuters Current commitments to cut greenhouse gas emissions put the planet on track for an average 2.7 degrees Celsius temperature rise this century, a United Nations report said on Tuesday, in another stark warning ahead of crunch climate talks. Governments will be in the spotlight at the COP26 conference next week to meet a […]

London launches green energy firm to fight climate change, poverty

UK wind turbines

London, UKThomson Reuters Foundation London’s mayor launched a green energy company that will provide “fair-priced” electricity from renewable sources on Monday, seeking to reduce carbon emissions and make fuel more affordable.  One in 10 Londoners cannot afford to pay their energy bills, according to figures from the mayor’s office, which said the new, company London […]