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US cities, states defy Trump, still back Paris climate deal

US cities, states defy Trump, still back Paris climate deal

A group of US states, cities, businesses and universities said Saturday they are still committed to curbing global warming even…
Developing world says rich nations shirking on climate

Developing world says rich nations shirking on climate

The failure of wealthy nations to deliver on short-term climate commitments could hinder the rollout of a landmark treaty, a…
Thousands of schools close as smog envelopes India, Pakistan

Thousands of schools close as smog envelopes India, Pakistan

Schools closed across large swathes of north India on Thursday as a hazardous fog of toxic pollution cloaked the region…
Egypt signs $653 mn solar park deal with IFC led consortium, Egypt’s largest

Egypt signs $653 mn solar park deal with IFC led consortium, Egypt’s largest

Egypt signed an agreement on Sunday for the construction of 13 solar-power plants in Aswan financed by a consortium led…
Iran moves to save last ‘mascot’ Asiatic cheetahs

Iran moves to save last ‘mascot’ Asiatic cheetahs

Iranian environmentalists have mobilised to protect the world’s last Asiatic cheetahs, estimated to number just 50 and faced with the…
Solutions&Co: An innovative ecological initiative with a global impact

Solutions&Co: An innovative ecological initiative with a global impact

At a time when only two countries in the world are non-signatories of the Paris Agreement, Sparknews is bringing major…
Award winning BBC Blue Planet documentary to feature Egypt in sequel

Award winning BBC Blue Planet documentary to feature Egypt in sequel

BBC recently announced it would be airing a seven-part sequel of Blue Planet documentary series later this year, aiming to highlight scientific…
African rhino injures poacher in rare reversal of fortunes

African rhino injures poacher in rare reversal of fortunes

A rhino turned the tables on a suspected poacher in Namibia, charging and injuring the man while he was allegedly…
Three solar power plants to be established in Aswan worth US200 million

Three solar power plants to be established in Aswan worth US200 million

Prime Minister Sherif Ismail signed an agreement on Tuesday to the establish three solar power plants in the Benban area…
Greenpeace faults many tech giants for environment impact

Greenpeace faults many tech giants for environment impact

The environmental group Greenpeace issued a report on Tuesday giving technology titans including Samsung Electronics, Amazon and Huawei low marks…
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