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If Australia wants to fast-track 100% renewables, it must learn from Europe’s risky path

While Australian governments could place climate action above all else sa the EU is doing, long-term progress requires securing local support.

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The world is pumping out 57 million tons of plastic pollution a year: study

The Global South produces most of the 57 million tons of plastic pollution each year, affecting oceans, mountains, and health, a new study...

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Competition in South Africa’s electricity market: new law paves the way, but it won’t be a smooth ride

South Africa electricity market reform: It's a process that evolves over years as technologies and markets change. It is not a destination.

Nine new offshore wind farms were secured this year (Anna Gowthorpe/PA)
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What happened in the UK’s clean power auction, and how does it work?

Explaining contracts for difference, Britain's renewable energy targets and the incentives to build new projects.

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Banks have committed to net zero, but aren’t on track to reach it

Opinion: Banks cannot single-handedly align our economies to net zero. But on what they can do, they must give their all.

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Scaling decarbonization: What Massachusetts can teach us about meeting climate goals

Decarbonizing buildings is key to climate goals, requiring accessible, affordable retrofits through a strong, streamlined market.

Azerbaijan is among the 20 biggest net oil exporters and the 12th largest for gas, according to 2022 figures (AFP)
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Azerbaijan: a country steeped in hydrocarbons

Azerbaijan, which holds early legislative elections on Sunday, is a country in the Caucasus region with a historical relationship with hydrocarbons, which account...

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African economic expansion need not threaten global carbon targets: study points out the path to green growth

Africa contributes only 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions, but its rapid growth could increase emissions without sustainable development.

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Quantum computers can accelerate the transition to net zero power grids

Quantum computing could revolutionize grid optimization, helping plan and operate net-zero power grids, crucial for the UK's energy transition.

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Efforts to modernize the Columbia River Treaty provide an opportunity to right the wrongs of the past

The original objectives of the Columbia River Treaty were narrowly focused on flood risk management and hydropower generation, issues that remain prevalent in...

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