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Storm Desmond, the fourth named storm of the season, is bringing potentially damaging gusts of wind across northern England in particular at times on 5 December (Saturday), while the frontal systems associated with the storm are bringing heavy rain to some parts of northern Britain.

The Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System is recognized by UNESCO as having outstanding universal value to all humanity.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Justice Thursday announced a settlement with the J.R. Simplot Company that will resolve a Clean Air Act enforcement case involving its sulfuric acid plant near Lathrop, Calif.

The World Bank and the European Space Agency (ESA) announced Thursday that they will collaborate in using space-based Earth Observation – data and images provided by satellites – to reduce poverty, monitor environmental changes, and stimulate economic growth in developing countries. The two organizations signed a Memorandum of Intent (MOI) during the climate talks, COP21, taking place in Paris.

Eight multilateral development banks Thursday issued a joint statement, committing to accelerate their efforts to mitigate transport emissions and recognizing the need for more action on the resilience of transport to climate change. The sector accounts for about 60% of global oil consumption, 27% of all energy use, and 23% of world energy-related CO2 emissions.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Thursday announced a settlement with the J.R. Simplot Company that resolves alleged Clean Air Act violations related to modifications made at Simplot’s five sulfuric acid plants near Lathrop, Calif., Pocatello, Idaho and Rock Springs, Wyo. Under the settlement, Simplot will spend an estimated $42 million to install, upgrade and operate pollution controls that will significantly cut sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions at all five plants, fund a wood stove replacement project in the area surrounding the Lathrop plant, and pay an $899,000 civil penalty.

At the opening event for ‘Young and Future Generations Day’ at the UN climate change conference (COP21), young climate advocates blow up balloons, representing the earth. 3 December 2015.

The new legislative proposals for a circular economy tabled by the European Commission and presented to MEPs by Commission Vice-Presidents Frans Timmermans and Jyrki Katainen, along with an action plan, were cautiously welcomed by MEPs on Wednesday. But they argued that on waste recycling, reducing food waste and landfill, the proposals aim too low.

The OECD welcomes Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s announcement at COP21 that Australia intends to ratify the Kyoto Protocol’s second commitment period, which sets mitigation targets and reporting requirements for 2013-2020.

We, the group of eight multilateral development banks (MDBs), commit to supporting countries implementing sustainable transport solutions. We will do so by providing critically needed financial and technical support to assist countries in responding to rising aspirations for greater mobility and connectivity, in a sustainable way. This will include stimulating and supporting increased global climate action through transport.