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A pumpjack operates in the foreground while wind turbines at the Buckeye Wind Energy wind farm work in the distance, Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, near Hays, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Shift toward EVs, particularly in China, could disrupt global oil market: IEA

Rising electric vehicle adoption, especially in China, could cut oil demand by six million barrels daily by 2030, IEA report says.

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Charging, not range, is becoming a top concern for electric car drivers

The Biden administration uses tax credits, regulations, and investments to boost EV adoption, but reliable charging remains crucial.

Studies suggest that rising global temperatures linked to climate change are causing glaciers globally to melt (AFP)
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Climate change solutions not always good for biodiversity

Some approaches to tackling global warming can have unintended knock-on consequences for nature and the protection of biodiversity, say scientists urging a more...

A high-voltage sign in Cologne, Germany. Photo by Sebastian Pociecha on Unsplash
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Opinion: Europe’s clean energy future can only be delivered through unified action

Commentary: Collaboration across Europe is needed to enable higher levels of renewable energy, decarbonisation and economic growth.

FILE PHOTO: A drone view shows a flooded area in Glucholazy, Poland, in this still image from a social media video taken on September 15, 2024. RADIO OPOLE/via REUTERS/File Photo
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AI enhances flood warnings but cannot erase risk of disaster

AI has supercharged weather forecasting, but knowledge gaps and underinvestment in data collection remain key challenges.

Biodiversity credits will be on the table for discussion at this month's UN biodiversity summit in Colombia (AFP)
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Can biodiversity credits unlock billions for nature?

For supporters, biodiversity credits could unlock billions in much-needed funding for nature, but critics fear a repeat of scandals that have dogged other...

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Going off grid is a financial win for some, but it’s a threat for poorer families and the environment

The Conversation: Grid defection can lead to 'utility death spirals,' which can disadvantage both lower-income households and the environment.

Solar panels and man in hi-vis vest on rooftop
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Renewable energy jobs saw record growth in 2023, led by China and solar PV

Global renewable energy employment reached 16.2 million jobs in 2023, primarily in solar and wind, highlighting the need for skills development.

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Meet the microbes that transform toxic carbon monoxide into valuable biofuel

Microbes can turn waste, like carbon monoxide, into biofuels, offering a green solution to industrial emissions and waste.

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The renewable energy hidden in our wastewater ponds – here’s how it could work

New Zealand can meet energy and emissions goals by integrating biogas, floating solar, and heat recovery in wastewater systems.

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