Europe’s climate bubble bursts on the eve of crucial summit – POLITICO

Europe’s climate bubble bursts on the eve of crucial summit – POLITICO

Instead, ministers on Wednesday agreed an 85 percent cut in domestic emissions by 2040. Governments intend to achieve the remaining 5 percentage points by paying other countries to reduce pollution on the bloc’s behalf, a system of purchases known as carbon credits.  The deal also opened the door to outsourcing additional efforts as part of … Read more

Russia evacuates 4,000 people after dam bursts, floods near Kazakh border

Russia evacuates 4,000 people after dam bursts, floods near Kazakh border

Authorities warn of dangerous water levels on the Ural river and open an investigation into the dam breach. Russia said it has evacuated more than 4,000 people in the Orenburg region near the Kazakhstan border due to flooding after a dam burst. The Orenburg governor’s office said on Saturday that “4,208 people, including 1,019 children” … Read more

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