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Canadian government's proposed exemption for tar sands pipeline sparks protests, data shows Australia's emissions have edged downwards, and the Philippines is moving forward with plans for its first offshore wind farms

UK-based firm opens what it claims is one of the world's largest and lowest-cost direct air capture systems at site in Canada

Latest Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) warns of 'growing trend' of wildfires increasing particulate pollution across North America

Former Bank of England Governor and green finance advocate leads Liberal Party to narrow victory in election dominated by Canada's relationship with Donald Trump

The Brazilian government releases data confirming it is making progress in tackling deforestation, as the UAE unveils a new national climate plan and there is bad news for Sweden's wind energy industry

Plus EU faces green taxonomy legal challenge, a €300m boost for Baltic renewables, and climate-friendly food is on the menu for COP29 in our roundup of the top green business news from around the world this week

Memorandum of Understanding aims to improve R&D collaboration, boost skills base, and harmonise regulation

Global Sustainable Investment Alliance details how tighter definitions have led to a dip in 'green' asset investment in the US and Europe

Faith groups from six countries announce 31 divestment commitments, as grassroots campaigners call on investors to follow suit