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<title>International Media eXchange &amp;amp; Press Agency &#45; : Environment &amp;amp; Nature</title>
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<title>Munduruku people demand to speak to Brazil’s president, saying they are never listened to</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Protesters blockaded the main entrance to the COP30 climate conference for several hours early on Friday morning, demanding to speak to Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, about the plight of the country’s Indigenous peoples. ]]></description>
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<title>Brazil’s Indigenous Minister demands recognition of native land rights as climate policy at COP30</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Sonia Guajajara, Brazil’s Minister for Indigenous Peoples and a veteran activist, stated at the COP30 summit in Belém that countries must formally recognize the demarcation of Indigenous lands as a crucial component of global climate policy. She stressed that civil society must help defend these territories against exploitation by the mining industry, which is seeking “critical minerals” required for the transition to renewable energy. ]]></description>
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<title>Munduruku people demand to speak to Brazil’s president, saying they are never listened to</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Protesters blockaded the main entrance to the COP30 climate conference for several hours early on Friday morning, demanding to speak to Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, about the plight of the country’s Indigenous peoples. ]]></description>
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<title>Bird flu wipes out nearly half of South Georgia&amp;apos;s breeding elephant seal population</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The population of southern elephant seals in South Georgia has plummeted by 47% following an outbreak of bird flu (avian influenza), according to a new study. The remote island in the South Atlantic Ocean is home to the world&#039;s largest breeding population of the species. ]]></description>
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<title>New Delhi blanketed by severe smog as residents protest</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A thick, acrid layer of smog enveloped New Delhi, India, on Monday, pushing the air quality index to a &quot;severe&quot; level of 344, far exceeding safe limits. The worsening annual public health crisis has led hundreds of frustrated residents and environmental activists to protest, demanding immediate government action against the chronic pollution. Authorities face criticism for failing to implement effective long-term measures. ]]></description>
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<title>Polish anglers catch massive catfish, potentially breaking length record</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Two Polish anglers caught a giant European catfish measuring 292 centimeters (9.6 feet) at a reservoir in Rybnik, Poland, following a 90-minute battle. The catch is believed to be a national record and possibly a world record for length. However, the catch-and-release nature of the event and the fact that two people fought the fish may disqualify it from official world records. ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Catfish, Rybnik, Poland, Fishing Record, Wels Catfish, Giant Fish, Catch and Release, IGFA Rules, Krzysztof Pyra, Adrian Gontarz</media:keywords>
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<title>Super Typhoon Fung&#45;wong hits Philippines after deadly storm Kalmaegi ravages Southeast Asia</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Super Typhoon Fung-wong (locally known as &quot;Uwan&quot;) has slammed into the Philippines&#039; eastern seaboard, cutting power and prompting the evacuation of over a million people. The new storm, which made landfall in Aurora province, compounds a crisis already worsened by Typhoon Kalmaegi, which recently killed 204 people in the Philippines and at least five in Vietnam. Authorities have declared a national state of emergency as the nation braces for widespread devastation. ]]></description>
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<title>Super Typhoon Fung&#45;wong forces mass evacuation across Philippines</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ More than one million people have been evacuated across the Philippines as Super Typhoon Fung-wong (known locally as “Uwan”) bears down on the archipelago. The storm, packing sustained winds of 185 kilometers per hour, has already caused flash flooding and fatalities. The massive weather system, which covers nearly two-thirds of the country, is expected to make landfall over the northern province of Aurora, intensifying a crisis compounded by the devastation left by Typhoon Kalmaegi earlier in the week. ]]></description>
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<title>Can China lead on climate after U.S. withdrawal from Paris Agreement?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ With the United States withdrawing from the Paris Agreement for the second time, a leadership vacuum has emerged in the global effort to stabilize the climate. The question now facing the international community is whether China — the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases and a clean-energy powerhouse — can step in to fill that gap. ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>China, Climate Change, Xi Jinping, Paris Agreement, US Withdrawal, Renewable Energy, Green Industry, Global Warming, Coal, Carbon Emissions, Clean Energy, Climate Leadership, UNFCCC, Ember, CREA, Asia Society, Greenpeace, Climate Finance, COP30, Solar Power</media:keywords>
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<title>Romania to establish national flood infrastructure fund to unlock EU recovery money</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ BUCHAREST | November 4, 2025 — Romania will create a dedicated infrastructure fund to combat flood risks and strengthen resilience, a key step required to unlock billions in European Union recovery funds, Environment Minister Diana Buzoianu announced. ]]></description>
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<title>Global coalition of 33 cities launches Cool Cities Accelerator to fight extreme heat and redesign urban spaces</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (3 November 2025) – Thirty-three of the world’s major cities have joined forces in a groundbreaking coalition to combat one of the most dangerous and underestimated effects of the climate crisis — extreme heat. ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Tags: C40 Cities, climate change, extreme heat, Cool Cities Accelerator, Rockefeller Foundation, ClimateWorks Foundation, urban resilience, global warming, sustainable cities, Rio de Janeiro, COP30, UN action, heat adaptation, public health, Athens, environmental policy, city leadership, tree planting, infrastructure resilience, climate innovation</media:keywords>
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<title>GCL Group signs shareholder deals for two 100MW solar projects in Indonesia</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ SHANGHAI, Nov. 2, 2025 — GCL Intelligent Energy (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of GCL Energy Technology (GCLET) under GCL Group, has signed shareholder agreements for two major clean energy projects in Indonesia — the 100MW Banyuwangi ground-mounted solar project and the 100MW Gajah Mungkur floating solar project. The agreements mark another milestone in GCL’s global expansion and reinforce its commitment to advancing the global clean energy transition. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 05:07:50 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Portugal Unveils ENAAC 2030 Climate Strategy, Focused on Flood Prevention and Adaptation</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ LISBON, Nov 1 — The Portuguese government has presented its new National Strategy for Adapting to Climate Change (ENAAC 2030), a comprehensive plan aimed at strengthening the country’s capacity to respond to extreme weather events and mitigate the impacts of climate change. Public consultation on the draft strategy is now open, allowing citizens, institutions, and companies to contribute through the Participa.pt portal. ]]></description>
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<title>At least 13 killed in Kenya landslide after heavy rains hit Rift Valley</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ NAIROBI, November 1 – At least 13 people have died and several others remain missing after a landslide struck western Kenya’s Rift Valley early Saturday morning, following hours of heavy rainfall, local police confirmed. ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Kenya, Rift Valley, landslide, Elgeyo Marakwet, Peter Mulinge, Kipchumba Murkomen, climate change, heavy rains, flooding, rescue operations, Kenya police, Kenya military, Uganda, Uganda Red Cross, Africa, weather disaster, extreme weather, Nairobi, East Africa, environment</media:keywords>
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<title>World Economic Forum Highlights 10 Emerging Technologies to Accelerate Climate Action</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Dubai, UAE – 15 October 2025 — A new report by the World Economic Forum (WEF) identifies ten transformative technologies with the potential to tackle climate change while promoting sustainable prosperity. Released in collaboration with Frontiers, the 10 Emerging Technology Solutions for Planetary Health report maps innovations across food, water, energy, and materials systems—critical areas for planetary stability. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:37:52 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Hurricane Melissa Leaves Jamaica Devastated in Strongest Cyclone in Nearly 200 Years</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hurricane Melissa, the most intense tropical cyclone to strike Jamaica in almost two centuries, has left a trail of widespread destruction across the Caribbean, with Cuba also reeling from the storm’s impact. Scientists have linked the storm’s rapid intensification to human-driven climate change, highlighting the growing risks posed by warming oceans. ]]></description>
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<title>UNEP highlights the health, economic, and social benefits of tackling pollution</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Preventing, managing, and controlling pollution is crucial for improving health, human well-being, and prosperity, according to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The agency emphasizes that addressing pollution is not only an environmental imperative but also a cost-effective strategy to drive economic growth and advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). ]]></description>
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<title>IEA cuts 2030 renewable power growth forecast by 248 GW, cites US and China slowdown</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Paris — The International Energy Agency (IEA) has reduced its global renewable power growth forecast for 2030 by 248 gigawatts (GW) compared with last year’s outlook, driven primarily by slower-than-expected expansion in the United States and China, even as solar power continues to set new records. ]]></description>
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<title>Morocco sets 2040 coal phase&#45;out goal as renewables overtake coal globally for the first time</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Marrakech — Morocco has announced a plan to phase out coal power by 2040, contingent on adequate international financial support, according to its updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). The commitment marks the country’s first official coal exit timeline since joining the Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) in 2023 — and comes just as renewables surpassed coal in global electricity generation for the first time in history. ]]></description>
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<title>Green sea turtles rebound: species upgraded from ‘endangered’ to ‘least concern’ after decades of conservation success</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The green sea turtle, once on the brink of extinction, has officially recovered enough to be removed from the endangered species list, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). ]]></description>
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<title>Brazil pushes for major boost in global climate adaptation funding ahead of COP30</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ BRASILIA / BRUSSELS, Oct 29 — Brazil is calling for a new global push to fund climate adaptation efforts in developing nations, as a United Nations report warns that the world will need to spend $310 billion annually by 2035 to prepare for rising sea levels, extreme heat, and worsening weather disasters. ]]></description>
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