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04 December 2023

Why mental health is front of mind at this year’s COP

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COP28: bold, ambitious climate action needed, warns Imperial researchers

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Drawing attention to climate change: Grantham Climate Art Prize murals revealed

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Emissions plans must consider risk of global warming continuing after net zero

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Imperial convenes expert panel on sustainable decarbonisation in island nations

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America’s low-carbon transition could improve employment opportunities for all

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Window to avoid 1.5°C of warming will close before 2030 if emissions not reduced

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