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Precarious politics pose threats to world’s three biggest rainforests

January 31, 2019

By Sara Stefanini Political uncertainty hangs over large swathes of the world’s tropical forests this year, raising the risk of more destruction and carbon emissions. Recent leadership changes in Brazil and the Democratic Republic of Congo, and presidential elections in Indonesia in April, are fuelling concerns that politics could side with industries such as palm ... <a title="Precarious politics pose threats to world’s three biggest rainforests" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/01/31/precarious-politics-pose-threats-to-worlds-three-biggest-rainforests/" aria-label="Read more about Precarious politics pose threats to world’s three biggest rainforests">Read more</a>

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Fiji warns ‘selfish’ countries amid Paris Agreement climate rulebook deadlock

December 14, 2018

Fiji Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama … urging world leaders to summon the courage and political will to make the switch from dirty to clean energy. Image: Fiji Times Pacific Media Centre Newsdesk Talks to draft the Paris Agreement rulebook remained deadlocked today on traditionally tough issues. Emerging economies – China, India, Brazil and South Africa ... <a title="Fiji warns ‘selfish’ countries amid Paris Agreement climate rulebook deadlock" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2018/12/14/fiji-warns-selfish-countries-amid-paris-agreement-climate-rulebook-deadlock/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji warns ‘selfish’ countries amid Paris Agreement climate rulebook deadlock">Read more</a>

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Pacific voices tell stories of climate change reality in new documentary

December 11, 2018

A new documentary Subject to Change, a collection of interviews and personal stories from across the Pacific, explores the impact of climate change. Video: MFAT Pacific Media Watch Newsdesk Two young women students are the driving force who created a new documentary titled Subject to Change which highlights the climate change challenges faced by Pacific ... <a title="Pacific voices tell stories of climate change reality in new documentary" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2018/12/11/pacific-voices-tell-stories-of-climate-change-reality-in-new-documentary/" aria-label="Read more about Pacific voices tell stories of climate change reality in new documentary">Read more</a>

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Nations close ranks to stop ‘big four’ oil producers watering down UN report

December 9, 2018

By Sara Stefanini and Karl Mathiesen in Katowice, Poland In a moment of drama in Poland, countries have closed ranks against a push by oil producers to water down recognition of the UN’s report on the impacts of 1.5C warming. Four big oil and gas producers blocked the UN climate talks from welcoming the most ... <a title="Nations close ranks to stop ‘big four’ oil producers watering down UN report" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2018/12/09/nations-close-ranks-to-stop-big-four-oil-producers-watering-down-un-report/" aria-label="Read more about Nations close ranks to stop ‘big four’ oil producers watering down UN report">Read more</a>