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China-EU cooperation on climate change sets example for global green endeavors

​China and the European Union (EU) issued a joint statement on climate change during their leaders' meeting on Monday.

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Australia can sustain economic growth while cutting greenhouse gases: report

​Australia could enjoy economic growth while cutting greenhouse gases, a leading university report said on Tuesday.

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Climate change mainly caused by human activities: climate report

​The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Monday that amidst increasing temperatures, extreme precipitations and flooding, a plethora of evidence continues to suggest that climate change is mainly a consequence of human activities and related greenhouse gases.

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Lima accord essential to combat climate change but much work remains: French FM

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius on Sunday welcomed Lima accord on climate change which he said prepared the ground for Paris's next year gathering to forge concrete measures aimed at slowing increases in global temperature, droughts, floods, storms, and sea-level rise.

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Kerry to join Lima climate talks

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will join the ongoing UN climate talks being held in Lima, as first week of negotiations in the Peruvian capital ended with no breakthrough, the State Department said Tuesday.

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China stresses South-South cooperation, common development in tackling climate change

China attaches great importance to South-South cooperation in tackling global climate change, and efforts to achieve common development, a senior Chinese official said here on Monday.

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Climate change, MH17 remain sticking points from productive G20

​As world leaders depart Brisbane following a successful but sometimes tense G20 summit, one unresolved issue will be accompanying them home like an unwanted piece of excess baggage.

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China-U.S. joint statement on climate change draws applause worldwide

A joint statement on climate change issued Wednesday by China and the United States to limit greenhouse gas emissions has won praises worldwide, as it is seen by many as a great momentum toward reaching a global climate change agreement next year.

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China reaffirms resolve to fight climate change

​China on Tuesday reiterated its commitment to the common battle against climate change and pledged to help boost South-South cooperation in dealing with the global threat.

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Obama calls for joint efforts to address climate change

​U.S. President Barack Obama on Tuesday urged world leaders to make concerted efforts in tackling climate change, saying American efforts to cut greenhouse gas pollution cannot accomplish the goal alone.

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Prominent New Zealanders unite in call for climate change action

One hundred eminent New Zealanders have united backing a call for the country's Parliament to comprehensively assess the risks of climate change to New Zealand and to draw up plans to deal with them.

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Climate change worries Chinese businesses

When Zhang Yue decided to ground his two private jets for good to reduce carbon emission a couple of years ago, his family and friends thought he must be out of his mind.

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Australia's PM's chief adviser slashes climate change theory

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott's chief business adviser Maurice Newman blamed climate change policies for the collapse of manufacturing sector, triggering criticism from opposition parties on Tuesday.

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53 pct against Japan exercises collective self-defense rights: poll

A poll conducted in Japan has shown that more than half of interviewees are against allowing the country to exercise the right of collective self-defense.

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News Analysis: Haiyan underscores need for Philippine climate adaptation

The devastation inflicted by super typhoon Haiyan on central Philippines has put into question the country's ability in coping and surviving the extreme weather events.  

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Pacific leaders adopt Majuro Declaration for Climate Leadership

The 44th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting ended here Thursday by adopting the Majuro Declaration for Climate Leadership.

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Birds reveal cost of climate change

The cost of saving Australia's birds from climate change is estimated at 18.7 million U.S. dollars a year, according to a report released Tuesday.