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Climate Switch Is Already Depressing the Mark of Flood-Vulnerable Staunch Estate

New research shows that real estate properties in areas affected by extreme weather and sea level rise are losing value relative to less exposed properties. The effects are already substantial, but they may point to a looming collapse as climate change makes coastal communities untenable. Work by Harvard researchers published last week and highlighted by…

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U.S. Hints at a China Truce as World Warns of Trade-War Menace

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he’s considering a trip to China amid a trade dispute with Beijing that finance chiefs warn could derail the global economic upswing. Mnuchin speaks during a briefing at the IMF spring meetings April 21. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/BloombergMnuchin said he’s “cautiously optimistic” of reaching an agreement with China that bridges…

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Syria and the origin of a new Icy Battle

Recent US-led coalition strikes in response to an alleged chemical attack in Douma, a suburb of Damascus, had Western analysts hoping for a tectonic change in Washington’s policy on Syria. Russia, on the other hand, was fearful that its previously unchecked influence in the battlefield was coming to an end. The results of the joint…

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Earth Day – Be extra environmentally capable

Sunday, April 22 marked the 48th Earth Day. Earth Day has become a global celebration now recognised in more than 193 countries, with events held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. On Earth Day 2016, the landmark Paris Agreement was signed by the United States, China, and around 120 other countries. The signing satisfied a key…

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Execrable-birthday party strain grows for Amber Rudd to resign over Windrush scandal

Amber Rudd is under mounting pressure to resign as home secretary in the wake of the “callous” Windrush scandal as the SNP described her position as “untenable” and Labour called for her to stand down. Labour frontbencher Emily Thornberry said the Windrush debacle was evidence that there was “something rotten at the heart of government”…