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ENVIRONMENT - CLIMATE
Stronger rainstorms linked to climate change
Based on nearly 20 years of satellite observations, scientists confirmed the link between a warmer climate and more powerful tropical rainstorms, warning of negative consequences for the livelihood of hundreds of millions of people.
JAPAN - G8 SUMMIT
India and China 'not ready' for G8 climate goal
India and China have said they are not yet ready to commit to the "vision" of a 50% target cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 set by G8 leaders. The 3-day summit concluded Wednesday on an optimistic note.
JAPAN - G8 SUMMIT
G8 agrees on long-term climate change target
G8 leaders set out a "vision" of a 50% target cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, but failed to produce any immediate commitments. Hours later, emerging economies urged the richest countries to set the example by doing more, faster.
JAPAN - G8 SUMMIT
G8 heads towards climate change agreement
A joint statement issued by G8 negotiators has paved the way for their leaders to reach an agreement on climate change. It should be an "important step" forward compared with last year's agreement, according to EU sources.
AFRICA - ENVIRONMENT

Lake Chad under threat

Climate change is threatening the future of Lake Chad, Africa's largest internal sea. While each year more people settle around the lake, fish stocks are rapidly dwindling. However, experts say solutions exist. (Report: A. Zajtman, M. Rabaud)
CLIMATE - JAPAN
UN chief urges Japan to lead fight on climate change
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon urged Japan Sunday to take a greater lead in the fight against climate change, as the nation prepares to host next month's Group of Eight summit.
INTERVIEW
Blair urges 'realism' on climate change
Tony Blair is urging “realism” not “idealism” in the fight against climate change. He made the remarks ahead of a G8 summit next month in Japan.
KYOTO PROTOCOLE
Turkey ready to approve Kyoto Protocol
The Turkish authorities have decided to approve the Kyoto Protocol and will send a bill on the issue to Parliament, according to Cemil Cicek, a government spokesman. The pact, in place since 2005, has been signed by more than 170 countries.
CLIMATE - WARMING
Next decade could be cooler
Global warming could take a break in the next decade thanks to a natural shift in ocean circulations, although Earth's temperature will rise as previously expected over the longer term.
CLIMATE
Top polluters split on climate change
At the close of a two-day climate conference in Tokyo, the world's top 20 greenhouse gas emitters agreed to work together to draft a successor to the Kyoto Protocol, though rich and developing nations remain divided on their respective roles.
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