Category: Europe

Arctic’s thaw brings security risks for NATO

NATO will need a military presence in the Arctic as global warming melts frozen sea routes and major powers

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Sixteen die in northern Spain floods

Heavy rains have sparked flooding in northern Spain this week, while another death increased the number of fatalities claimed

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Most EU nations fail to meet air standards

The European Union said Thursday that 23 of its 27 member nations have failed to meet clean air standards

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EU welcomes Obama climate vow

The European Union presidency on Tuesday welcomed US President Barack Obama's vow to lead the world in tackling climate

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Spain, Portugal to set up energy research centre

Spain and Portugal will set up a joint renewable energy research centre, the leaders of both nations said recently. The

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Jordan grapples with water crisis

DEIR ALLA, Jordan (AFP) – Gasping for water and fearful that climate change will amplify its problems, Jordan is

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Tuna fishing to be cut by 30 pct over two years

BRUSSELS (AFP) – Bluefin tuna fishing will have to be cut by 30 percent over two years in the

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Global coal damage costs 360 billion euro annually

WARSAW (AFP) – The use of coal for energy production causes at least 360 billion euros worth of damage

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UN sees new peril in Asia’s huge brown cloud cover

BEIJING – Thick brown clouds of soot, particles and chemicals stretching from the Persian Gulf to Asia threaten health

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Sarkozy to attend climate meeting in Poland

PARIS – French President Nicolas Sarkozy will meet leaders of nine central European states on Dec. 6 to discuss

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