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Californian cow burps have been detected by satellites. Here's why that matters
The ability to accurately measure agricultural methane emissions is a significant step towards setting reduction targets for the beef-production industry.
Valerie is a reporter covering energy and environment policy from Reuters' Washington, D.C. bureau. She is interested in the impact of federal policies on states, cities and towns, and the intersection of energy policy and politics.
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The recycling rate fell from 8.7% in 2018 to 5-6% in 2021. This is due to a big drop in plastic waste exports, with China and Turkey banning such imports.
Climate Action
A guide to all the groups, pledges, acronyms and alliances at COP26
The Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) and The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) are just two of the many groups at COP26.
Climate Action
Biden administration pledges to halve U.S. emissions by 2030
The Biden administration pledged to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 50%-52% from 2005 levels by 2030 at a climate summit.
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According to predictions from the Global Carbon Project, COVID-19 could cause the biggest drop in carbon emissions since the Second World War.
Nature and Biodiversity
The US has begun the year-long process to withdraw from the Paris Agreement
The Trump administration has taken the first formal step in a one-year process to exit the global pact to fight climate change.
Climate Action
Oil companies have met young climate activists to hear their concerns
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Climate Action
In 16 years, the US has lost the equivalent of nine Grand Canyon national parks
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Nature and Biodiversity
Apple has issued a 'green bond' to help tackle climate change
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