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Ukraine to Face Wales for World Cup Berth, Date With U.S. in November
Ukraine defeated Scotland to advance to face Wales for the right to play the United States at the FIFA World Cup. Heres everything you need to know about the FIFA European playoff.
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AP Interview: Scottish Leader Stresses Independence, NATO
Scotland’s leader says the Russian war in Ukraine only makes Scotland’s drive for independence from the U.K. more important. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon spoke to The Associated Press Tuesday on her first U.S. visit since the COVID-19 lockdown. Sturgeon says the crisis posed by Russia’s war demands that Scotland play its “full part” in ensuring stability and security in Europe....
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UK Covid Cases Are Back on the Rise as Government Scraps Travel Restrictions
U.K. Covid-19 cases are rising once again, according to the latest figures from the ONS, just as the government lifts remaining travel restrictions.
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Covid Cases Are Rising as Omicron's ‘Stealth' Subvariant Spreads Around the World
Covid cases are rising in Europe with an increasing number attributed to a “stealth” subvariant of the omicron strain.
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Europe's Ocean Energy Installations Surge Back to Pre-Covid Levels, With Major Increase for Tidal
The footprint of tidal stream and wave projects remains very small compared to other renewables.
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Coal Mines Transformed Society. Now, Their Flooded Remains Could Heat the Homes of the Future
Most mines in the U.K. have fallen silent, but their centuries-old story isn’t necessarily over.
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Scotland's Offshore Wind Sector Gets $951 Million Boost as Parts of Seabed Leased Out
Over 70 applications were made to lease part of Scotland’s seabed for wind farm developments.
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Man Who Faked 2020 Death to Avoid Criminal Charges Found in Scotland Hospital With COVID, Officials Say
A Rhode Island man reported dead two years ago as he faced criminal charges in multiple states, including for sex assault and fraud, has been found alive
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‘Enormous Potential': Britain's Tidal Power Sector Gears Up for a Big Few Years
The emerging tidal power sector took a number of steps forward this week.
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COP26 Negotiators Scramble to Turn Promises Into Action on the Final Day of Climate Talks
Delegates are pushing for a breakthrough on major sticking points, with issues such as climate finance and global carbon markets yet to be resolved.
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Why Fear of a Bad Reputation Could Be What Really Makes Firms Focus on Climate Change
Reputation is set to be used as a tool in the fight against climate change.
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‘The Power Is in Us, Not the Leaders': Meet the Youth Activists Fighting for Climate Action at COP26
Campaigners and environmental activists have described the summit as the most exclusionary they have ever known.
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COP26 Climate Summit Continues After Landmark Deal to Ditch Coal
Follow CNBC’s live updates from the COP26 summit, where world leaders are working to accelerate action on climate change.
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What ‘Transition'? Renewable Energy Is Growing, But Overall Energy Demand Is Growing Faster
The world wants to “transition” to green energy, but the difficult reality is this: Dirty fuels are not going away anytime soon.
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‘We Are Not Drowning, We Are Fighting': Countries Vulnerable to Climate Disaster Issue Rallying Cry
Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, president of the Maldives, said at COP26: “I have no choice but to keep on repeating it. What will it take for you to listen to us?”
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Prince Charles Calls for ‘War-Like Footing' in Speech at Pivotal COP26 Climate Change Summit
A lot is riding on COP26, which is being hosted by the U.K.
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What Is COP? Key Facts and Terms at Climate Summit Explained
The U.N. climate summit, known as COP26 this year, brings officials from almost 200 countries to Glasgow to haggle over the best measures to combat global warming
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Amazon-Backed Wind Farm in Scotland Begins Operations
The last few years have seen a number of major firms strike power purchase agreements to buy renewable energy.
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Queen Elizabeth Reflects on ‘Deep' Affection for Scotland
Queen Elizabeth II has opened the sixth session of the Scottish Parliament, reflecting on the “deep and abiding affection” she and her late husband shared for Scotland
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UK Energy Titan SSE Says Low Wind, Driest Conditions in 70 Years Hit Renewable Generation
Low wind speeds and dry conditions are impacting renewable energy generation in Europe.