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Wednesday, April 29 172 stories · 53 outlets · top Δ 1.00

Global forest loss slowed this week, though fires linked to El Niño reportedly threaten that progress in regions including the Amazon.  In Jakarta, the UNOPS Southeast Asia Energy Transition Partnership formalized collaboration with PT PLN to accelerate Indonesia’s energy transition.  And Jerome Powell presided over the Federal Reserve’s final meeting as chair, with the central bank holding interest rates steady.

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Global forest loss slows but El Niño fires could threaten progress

BBC · Tier A3 outlets10h ago

Hope tempered by persistent, escalating environmental risk

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Phys.orgκ .67Δ .27Tropical forest loss eases after record year: researchers Al Jazeeraκ .60Δ .27‘Encouraging’: Global rainforest loss slows in 2025 after record year

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UNOPS Southeast Asia Energy Transition Partnership (ETP) and PT PLN (Persero) Formalize Collaboration to Accelerate Indonesia’s Energy Transition

ReliefWeb · Tier A4 outletsyesterday

Indonesia’s energy transition gains crucial partnership momentum

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ReliefWebκ .42Δ 1.00Cuba: Hurricane Rafael - DREF Final Report (MDRCU011)

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US Fed holds rates steady in Powell’s final meeting as Fed chair

Al Jazeera · Tier B2 outlets5h ago

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CBS Newsκ .22Δ .66Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as Chair Powell's term nears end

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