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Asia’s coal embrace will imperil climate targets

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INT

More than renewables, coal has met increasing Asian energy demand since 2000, with domestic production rising sharply

Beef exports pose wider risks in Latin America

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LATIN AMERICA

Beef production is a dynamic sector and revenue generator but brings environmental concerns

Eating less meat may be key to reducing EU emissions

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EUROPE

Unless meat consumption or production patterns change, the EU may miss its targets to cut greenhouse gas emissions

Building African vaccine capacity will take time

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AFRICA

Efforts to build production capacity are emerging as supply deficits leave just 1% of Africans inoculated against COVID

Forced coca eradication will not stem cocaine output

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LATIN AMERICA

Colombia’s president this week warned the UN of the dangers of coca production, but eradication efforts look ineffective

Output cuts will not relieve OPEC oil dependency risks

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INT

Lack of detail on production cap leaves uncertainty high, keeping prices low and some countries in macroeconomic peril

World should turn corner in COVID-19 fight in 2021

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INT

Early results from vaccines are promising and production looks set to follow, though logistics could be problematic

Armyworm outbreak could worsen African food insecurity

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AFRICA

With several countries attempting to recover from El Nino-related drought, a new pest could hamper regional production

Cheap oil will persist despite international talks

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MENA

Beyond the hype, OPEC and Russia will struggle to agree an output freeze

Colombia’s new drug strategy faces major challenges

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COLOMBIA

As the president looks to garner support for a new drug strategy, UN data show coca and cocaine output are up again