Washington, United States, Sept 18, 2026 (AFP) - Hushing and hedging: US companies retreat on climate

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Some companies are talking less about their climate commitments, while others are shifting the goalposts or quietly letting targets lapse. In President Donald Trump's second term, major American businesses are bending with the political winds and stepping back from environmental commitments in line with what scientists say is required to prevent the worst consequences of human-caused global warming. Climate Week NYC, which begins Sunday, is an an......

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Minna, Nigeria, Sept 18, 2026 (AFP) - Nigeria miners struggled to breathe in cell before 37 died: survivors

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Minna, Nigeria, Sept 18, 2026 (AFP) - Nigeria miners struggled to breathe before 37 died: survivors

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