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COP28" at least $2.1 billion pledged by foundations, focusing on health and agriculture

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At least $2.1 billion in new funds pledged at COP28, as foundations focus on health and agriculture With the United Nations climate talks wrapping up in Dubai, foundations and other funders pledged at least $2.1 billion in new financing to reduce climate impacts, especially from agriculture. AP News

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In Antarctica , UN chief sounds warning about global warming affecting ice melting and ocean levels

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UN chief gives interview from melting Antarctica on eve of global climate summit On the eve of international climate talks, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visited globally-important Antarctica, where ice that’s been frozen for millions of years is melting due to human-caused climate change, sending the message that “we absolutely need to act immediately.” AP News

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Oil, gas producers must play bigger role in reaching climate goals--IEA head

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IEA head: Oil, gas producers must play bigger role in reaching climate goals - UPI.com The head of the International Energy Agency said Thursday oil producers must make a stronger commitment to clean energy efforts or continue to be among the world's biggest contributors to the climate crisis. UPI

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EU to use satellites to track climate threats to forests

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EU to use satellites to track climate threats to forests The European Commission on Wednesday proposed a forest monitoring system that will use satellites to track threats such as climate change-fuelled wildfires and illegal logging. Climate change is taking a mounting toll on Europe's forests, as extreme heat and drought increase the risk of deadly wildfires. Nearly 900,000 hectares of EU land was burned in forest fires last year, an area roughly the size of Corsica, EU data show. Yahoo News

 

 

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Biden administration plan $2 billion grants toward helping disadvantaged communities combat climate change and air pollution.

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EPA opens $2B in grants for helping communities fight climate change, pollution The Biden administration is opening $2 billion toward helping disadvantaged communities combat climate change and air pollution. The grants are expected to fund projects that make communities more … rfrazin The Hill
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U.S. Medicare hospital pricing issues, nursing home finances

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Medicare moves ahead with more price transparency requirements for hospitals The government will force hospitals to be better about publishing the prices they charge health insurers and patients. Bob Herman STAT
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Biden administration looks to avoid hiccups as COVID-19 antivirals shift to commercial market

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Biden administration looks to avoid vaccine hiccups as COVID-19 treatment coverage goes commercial The Biden administration is looking to avoid hiccups in the rollout of new COVID-19 vaccines as it begins shifting coverage of coronavirus treatments to the private market. Private insurance compan… nweixel The Hill

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AstraZeneca, maker of FluMist, seeks to allow at-home administration of vaccine

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AstraZeneca, maker of FluMist, seeks to allow at-home administration of vaccine People eligible to use the only needle-free flu vaccine available in the United States may be able, next year, to give it to themselves or to eligible children at home. Helen Branswell STAT

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Opinion: UK Covid deaths are increasing but mask-wearing in hospitals is down

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Covid deaths are on the rise again, so what happens? Mask-wearing in hospitals is scrapped | George Monbiot The only masking that’s going on is that of the government’s continued failure to get to grips with the virus, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot The Guardian

 

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