At Dubai’s Climate Summit, Activists Test the Limits
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At Dubai’s Climate Summit, Activists Test the Limits

The annual U.N. talks have brought the rare spectacle of limited protests to the politically repressive United Arab Emirates.
Vietnam Is Jailing Environmentalists Who Helped It Secure Billions
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Vietnam Is Jailing Environmentalists Who Helped It Secure Billions

The government is preparing to present its energy transition plan at the U.N. climate talks as it intensifies a crackdown on environmental advocates.
Disabled New Yorkers Face Extra Costs in Finding Housing
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Disabled New Yorkers Face Extra Costs in Finding Housing

Some landlords are asking disabled people to foot the bill for accommodations, leaving even those with ample resources without an accessible place to live.