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Coal sector symbolism will shape US energy policy

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UNITED STATES

President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to end his predecessor's 'war on coal' despite the industry's structural decline

Climate concern is higher in northern EU member states

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EU

There is a striking difference in public concern about climate change between the EU’s north, and its east and south

COVID-19 crisis complicates nations’ climate financing

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INT

Leaders will consider how to fund and reduce the costs of climate change with COVID-19 crisis costs still looming large

Climate views augur tough debates in South-east Asia

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

Public attitudes on climate-related matters vary across the region

Future climate scenarios highlight rising risks

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INT

Climate change impacts will not be avoided, but can be managed and eased to some extent

Climate change poses many threats to the Middle East

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MIDDLE EAST

Areas around the Gulf are especially vulnerable to extreme weather, spiking heat, freshwater shortages and flooding

Pandemic response threatens climate funding shortfall

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INT

Low- and middle-income states must spend more than 1% of GDP a year on environmental protection but budgets may narrow

Prospects for emerging economies in 2023

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PROSPECTS 2023

Emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs) face a cocktail of crises and global tensions will curb remedial action

Droughts pose major risks in North America

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NORTH AMERICA

A 22-year ‘megadrought’ in the US southwest is thought the worst in 1,200 years; Mexico is also feeling the heat.