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Humber's industrial strategy to lead the world in clean growth
Yorkshire & Humber
Call that climate emergency activist Greta Thurnberg would have been better served in the Energy Estuary than with the UN
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US stocks finish higher after Trump hints at China trade deal
Barclays
The S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq are on track to end the third quarter with modest gains.
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19 major businesses sign new pledge to protect biodiversity in their chains
Environment
"We know that the path forward will be challenging"
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Nokia commits to reduce its emissions to help cut climate change
Environment
"The climate crisis is real, but so are the tools to fight it, and we can win this fight if we act together."
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Young's and Sainsbury's unite for high level ghost gear research
Environment
Impact on marine life, habitat and solutions to be studied at Herriot-Watt University
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Jobs lost at digital firm Hallam Internet as it looks to grow in high value work
Apple
Bosses say 'the wrong people were in the wrong jobs'
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Software giant Sage urges firms to help people in need after homelessness scheme
North East
Newcastle company says businesses should intervene following a scheme in which it helped keep 11 young people off the streets
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Leicestershire business saving lives in the Gaza Strip
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Morningside Pharmaceuticals donates vital cancer medicines to war-torn region
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Devon firm develops a cardboard desk for the hotdesk generation
United Nations
The eco360 desk can go straight to recycling when you're done
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Million species threatened with extinction in decades to come
Environment
According to a recent UN report a million species of plants, insects, birds and animals are threatened with extinction in the next few decades.
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Pass the pickled crickets please
Environment
There is though a growing interest in providing insect-based foods for people everywhere
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Is homophobia a thorny issue for Birmingham Labour Party?
Labour Party
Activist's allegations have brought question of homophobia to the fore
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Birmingham on course to accept 50 Syrian refugees
United Nations
Charity Refugee Action appointed as official partner of the city as it prepares to welcome group of Syrians fleeing the war
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Climate talks - The stage is set
Environment
With a sharp focus now on security concerns, the French capital will continue to dominate the headlines, as many world leaders finalise their travels plans and head for the French capital later this month for the COP 21 climate talks in Paris.
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Finally we see wood for the trees in action on climate change
Environment
According to UN scientists, deforestation accounts for 10% of global GHG emissions, and is a particular issue in developing countries where land degradation for development, and so-called "slash and burn agriculture", is on the rise.
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Peru Climate Change conference - limited actions but acronyms aplenty
Opinion
This latest climate change get-together in Peru has been criticized for its carbon intensity; countless air miles and hotels, fleets of buses to drive everyone around and diesel generators to power the conference venue.
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Malala Yousafzai receives Nobel Peace Prize
Economic Development
Heroic teenager becomes the youngest recipient of the internationally-recognised award
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People are turning against Israel, Midland MP claims
Economic Development
A historic vote to recognise Palestine was welcomed by MPs who have campaigned for many years to support Palestine, such as Birmingham MP Richard Burden
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The state of real estate in the United States. And China. And Birmingham...
Economic Development
Birmingham is starting to see the benefit of Chinese investment in property - but it is very much a global phenomenon
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Birmingham MP Shabana Mahmood defies Ed Miliband and insists she still backs Israeli settlement boycott
Economic Development
Birmingham MP who helped close city supermarket in Gaza protest says she won't back down after leadership tells her to stop campaign
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An anthem for doomed footy players
Opinion
Sadly we're manacled to our national anthems, however laboured the lyrics and pedestrian the tune, because they were forged in the fires of history.
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Afghan support must go on long after our troops leave - MP
Economic Development
The United Kingdom will have to continue supporting Afghanistan for many years to come.
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Justine Greening joins Islamic Relief anniversary celebrations
Economic Development
The MP met staff at the international office and discussed developments in Syria and Afghanistan, where Islamic Relief and the Department for International Development are involved in aid projects
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Cracking the Fracking Debate
Opinion
There are dangers in making significant and hasty policy changes without providing the necessary information and consultation processes to the public
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