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Global Briefing: UN summit sees $400bn pledged towards clean energy

Business Green

Released on Wednesday, the stricter guidelines - the UN body's first major air pollution policy update since 2005 - recommend new limits to protect health by reducing levels of six key pollutants, some of which also contribute to climate change. If implemented, the rule could on its own prevent up to 0.5C

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Methane Emissions Spiked in 2020. Scientists Fear Feedback Loops

DeSmogBlog

For instance, while leaking methane from thawing permafrost may be categorized as a “natural” source, it is the result of global warming, which is in large part driven by the combustion of fossil fuels. In addition to slowing the rate of warming, cutting methane also reduces negative health impacts.

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Methane Emissions Spiked in 2020. Scientists Fear Feedback Loops

DeSmogBlog

For instance, while leaking methane from thawing permafrost may be categorized as a “natural” source, it is the result of global warming, which is in large part driven by the combustion of fossil fuels. In addition to slowing the rate of warming, cutting methane also reduces negative health impacts.

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