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Record surge in atmospheric CO2 seen in 2016

 Concentrations of CO2 in the Earth's atmosphere surged to a record high in 2016, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

EPA chief unconvinced on CO2 link to global warming

The new head of the Environmental Protection Agency said he is not convinced that carbon dioxide from human activity is the main driver of climate change and said he wants Congress to weigh in on whether CO2 is a harmful pollutant

EU climate chief hails global progress on emissions

 Europe's climate change chief says he is astonished at the positive progress by governments towards a global deal on CO2.

EU leaders agree CO2 emissions cut

 EU leaders have reached a landmark deal to cut greenhouse emissions by 40% by 2030, compared with 1990 levels.