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Asia is already grappling with a fuel crisis. A ‘Super El Nino’ threatens to make things worse
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America’s largest oil export hub is so starved of water that it’s been illegal to have a green lawn for 2 years
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As the U.S. and Europe pull back from global climate aid, can Asian funders fill the gap?
As the U.S. and Europe pull back from global climate aid, can Asian funders fill the gap?
By Angelica AngMay 25, 2026
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EnvironmentPanama Canal is taking a small step to ease the epic traffic jam that has snarled global shipping for months
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