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FILE PHOTO: A crude oil terminal under construction is pictured off Ningbo Zhoushan port in Zhejiang province, China January 6, 2018. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo
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China boosts crude oil stockpiles in July amid weak refining

China, the world's biggest oil importer, appears to have added about 280,000 barrels per day (bpd) to crude stockpiles in July.

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Huge gas fields – under a coral reef. Will a rejection on environmental grounds stop Woodside’s Browse project?

Woodside's A$30 billion Browse gas project faces rejection due to environmental concerns, challenging Australia's biggest oil and gas company.

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Why relying on technology to keep ASEAN’s coal plants running is risky

The Conversation: ASEAN countries can phase out coal gradually, but reliance on clean coal and carbon capture may delay more effective solutions.

A sign saying "Access forbidden to unauthorized persons" is displayed in front of a house bought by Rio Tinto company in the village of Gornje Nedeljice, in the fertile Jadar Valley in western Serbia, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)
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Residents of Serbia’s lithium-rich region vow to block EU-backed mining

Thousands are expected to show for a major rally this Saturday in Belgrade, calling for a law to ban lithium mining in Serbia

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Hope or hype? NZ needs to be realistic about the clean energy potential of green hydrogen

New Zealand's hydrogen future is uncertain as major truck deal fails and NZ$100M green hydrogen rebate is removed from the 2024 budget.

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Green energy for all: Zimbabwe will need a new social contract to roll out projects like solar power

Zimbabwe's green energy push, while vital for SDG 7, risks deepening inequality by prioritizing privatization over ubuntu-based communal solutions.

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For decades, governments have subsidised fossil fuels. But why?

Despite growing climate concerns, fossil fuels still supply over 80% of global energy, driven by subsidies to ensure energy security and economic stability.

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Energy poverty can mean you spend less on luxuries – or put your life at risk

Energy poverty, varying by region, affects millions by limiting access to essential service, whether for comfort or survival.

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