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Air pollution falls in China after extensive efforts to reduce emissions Annual deaths from air pollution in China have dropped to 1990 levels, following efforts to control emissions Energy Environment Health Sustainable Development World
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Britain breaks its record for the longest continuous period without generating electricity from coal The National Grid reported that the coal-free period lasted more than 90 hours before coming to an end during the afternoon of Easter Monday... Environment UK
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Costa Rica plans to ban fossil fuels in bid to become world’s first decarbonised country Costa Rica’s new president, Carlos Alvarado, made the announcement to crowds during his inauguration on Wednesday Environment
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New York divests from fossil fuels and files climate lawsuit against major polluters New York City mayor Bill de Blasio announces that the city will divest from fossil fuels and has filed a lawsuit against five major fossil f... Energy Environment
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Tom Lawson Why it's time to divest from negative news The recent surge in fossil fuel divestment campaigns has not only given people a voice against the industry, but has boosted support for mor... #OwnTheMedia Media Opinion

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