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Watch: Warm weather sends NO2 levels rocketing through Europe

Take a look at the concentration and movement of NO2 in Europe.

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Climate campaigner Thunberg, 16, 'will meet Macron' after Paris march

Thunberg has become a celebrity by skipping lessons every Friday to protest over global warming outside the Swedish parliament.

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Europe briefing: Six stories to know about today

Here are the top European stories you need to know about today.

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Greta Thunberg, 16, is the new face of climate activism

At 16, Greta Thunberg is leading a youth movement calling for action to prevent climate change.

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The Brief: Greta's climate wake-up call. Brexit rent ruling, Kuciak remembered

In this edition: we follow the Swedish teen who triggered a global youth climate protest movement as she marches with Belgian activists. The European Medicines Agency runs into rent troubles and the ECHR rejects an appeal to protect Turkish heritage over a dam project.

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Europe Briefing: Five top stories to know about today

Here are the top stories from across Europe this morning.

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EU agrees to reduce CO2 emissions

The European Union has committed to reducing CO2 emissions from trucks and buses by 30 percent by the year 2030.

United Kingdom

Does this girl’s climate tears sum up the feelings of a generation?

This is the moment an emotional 11-year-old girl broke down in tears during a climate change rally.

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World Government Summit: Leaders prioritize climate change solutions

The 7th edition of World Government Summit was held in Dubai, gathering world leaders alongside experts in the sectors of technology, economy, environment and wellbeing.

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January 2019 fourth warmest on record

In partnership with Copernicus

January 2019 witnesses extreme cold and rising temperatures across the planet.

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The Brief: climate march momentum, Dutch Brexit muppet and copyright fight finale

The Brief: climate march momentum, Dutch Brexit muppet and copyright fight finale

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Belgian climate protests reach sixth consecutive week

Student-led protests in Brussels demanding advanced climate protection plan to continue pressuring authorities as the EU elections approach.

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Generation Z: Europe's first time voters

As we launch our election coverage 100 days ahead of the polls in May we will be meeting first-time voters - this time a climate protester in Belgium.

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40% of world insect species threatened with extinction, report finds

Insect Apocalypse: 40% of world species threatened with extinction, report finds

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Turnout low on fourth consecutive week of Brussels climate march

12,500 students skipped school on Thursday for the fourth week running to march against climate change.

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The Brief: Green dreams, Brexit sweet nightmare and transparency rules

In this edition: we ask students protesting for climate change what they want changed, German sweet exports could be hit by Brexit and MEPs vote for more transparency over their expenses and lobbying practices.

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Humanity's self-inflicted Armagaddon remains 'two-minutes to midnight'

The US-based team of scientists — including a board of 15 Nobel Laureates — say they have kept their annually-updated metaphoric clock at two minutes from potential Armageddon because of two threats: nuclear weapons and climate change

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Thousands of Belgian students skip class to protest climate change

According to Greenpeace, over 35 thousand people — many of whom are students — took to the streets in Brussels to take a stand against climate change

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"Make love not CO2"

Belgian students take to the streets to demand a stronger fight against climate change

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Davos 2019: 7 things to know on day one

Here are all the stories making headlines on day one of the World Economic Forum in Davos.