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Hawaii enacts law to align goals with Paris climate accord
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Donald Trump pulled the US out of the landmark Paris Agreement.
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European Commission leader blasts Trump on climate plans
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Arab Fora Discuss SDG Implementation
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Kenya launches Climate-Smart Agriculture Strategy for 2017-2026
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