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Justice for disadvantaged communities in New York’s cap-trade-and-invest

Disadvantaged communities are disproportionately affected by emissions from fossil fuel combustion in New York. Resources for the Future considers policy options for reducing...

Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba as they perform Tawaf at the Grand Mosque, during the annual haj pilgrimage, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, June 18, 2024. REUTERS/Mohammed Torokman
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Soaring temperatures scorch pilgrims on Haj in Saudi Arabia

Stampedes, tent fires and other accidents have caused hundreds of deaths during Hajj in the past 30 years, forcing the Saudi government to...

Dan McLean, shown Wednesday, March 6, 2024, points to where Summit Carbon Solutions' proposed carbon dioxide pipeline would cross his land near Menoken, N.D. The project has drawn opposition from numerous Midwestern landowners, including McLean. (AP Photo/Jack Dura)
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Biofuel groups envision ethanol-powered jets but fueling it has not been easy

Dan McLean is opposed to a proposed carbon dioxide pipeline that would cross his land near Menoken, N.D. (AP Photo/Jack Dura)

Humpback whales were surveyed near the Antarctic Peninsula (University of Southern Denmark/PA)
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Human impact on ocean increasing pressure on dolphins and whales, says charity

Increased sea temperatures and shifts in prey distribution have resulted in white-beaked dolphins moving to their favoured colder waters and common dolphins becoming...

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Opinion: The world no longer needs new fossil fuels – and the UK could lead the way in making them taboo

Opinion: If governments stop new projects, the production and consumption of fossil fuel will gradually decline over coming decades as existing assets reach...

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Australia’s Energy Future: Consumer Energy Resources

The Australian Energy Council has published a discussion paper on the growing role of consumers in the energy transition and how to better...

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E3G Briefing: Opportunities and risks for climate action after EU elections

What do the results of the European Parliament elections mean for climate and energy policy? A briefing note from London-based climate think tank...

FILE PHOTO: A worker shovels coal as he loads a truck at a coal port in Hanoi February 23, 2012. REUTERS/Kham/File Photo
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More than 800 coal plants worldwide could be profitably decommissioned, research group says

Though only a tenth of existing coal plants are scheduled to shut down by 2030, more could close if efforts are made to...

FILE PHOTO: A view of the Phillips 66 Company's Los Angeles Refinery (foreground), which processes domestic & imported crude oil into gasoline, aviation and diesel fuels, and storage tanks for refined petroleum products at the Kinder Morgan Carson Terminal (background), at sunset in Carson, California, U.S., March 11, 2022. Picture taken with a drone. REUTERS/Bing Guan/File Photo
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Analysis: Global gasoline refining margins slump on slow summer driving season

Oil refiners' profits are down as demand for U.S. gasoline is seasonally the lowest since 2021

FILE PHOTO: Jars containing rare earth minerals produced by Australia's Lynas Corp from its Mount Weld operations are seen near Laverton, northeast of Perth, Australia, August 23, 2019. Picture taken August 23, 2019. REUTERS/Melanie Burton/File Photo
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Analysis: Brazil joins race to loosen China’s grip on rare earths industry

Western economies are looking to develop their own supply chains of critical minerals, such as these mined in Australia.

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