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The UN Human Development Report 2020 points to potential multiple crises if leaders fail to act now.

France

Macron proposes French constitutional referendum on climate change

The French president said the referendum would be on whether to amend the constitution to reflect the fight against climate change and protecting the environment.

World News

UN secretary-general calls on leaders to declare 'climate emergency'

Several European leaders are set to speak at a UN, UK and France summit on climate.

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Belgium

EU Summit: Stricter regulation on batteries as part of climate plan

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United Kingdom

UK to announce climate target more 'ambitious' than the EU

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Netherlands

Climate change activists take Shell to court over emissions

The move by Friends of the Earth is the latest in a string of cases around the world in which activists are using the courtroom as a venue to fight for action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from governments and companies.

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President-elect Joe Biden appoints John Kerry as 'climate envoy'

President-elect Joe Biden appoints John Kerry as 'climate envoy'

Living

'Live Aid for the climate crisis' endorsed by celebs and activists

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India the only G20 nation on track to meet 2C global warming targets

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Living

To reach Paris Agreement targets, global food production ‘must change’

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USA

Joe Biden vows to rejoin Paris Climate Accord on first day in office

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