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A drone view shows South Africa's Sasol petrochemical refinery in Sasolburg, southwest of Johannesburg, South Africa, November 19, 2024. REUTERS/Thando Hlophe
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South Africa’s smoggy Sasolburg illustrates conflict between economy and clean air

In Sasolburg, air pollution from coal refineries is harming children’s health, highlighting the struggle between industry and clean air.

FILE PHOTO: Indian billionaire Gautam Adani attends the 51st Gems and Jewellery Awards in Jaipur, India, November 30, 2024. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo
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US case against India’s Gautam Adani appears strong but extradition unlikely, experts say

The U.S. Justice Department declined to comment on whether the United States had asked India to extradite Gautam Adani.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will travel to Norway and Estonia this week (PA)
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Starmer visits Norway as UK to launch green energy partnership

Keir Starmer is visiting Norway to announce plans for a green energy deal with the country before attending a defence summit in Estonia.

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Security and efficiency: The case for connecting Europe and North America

Transatlantic interconnection could cut energy costs, secure supply and boost renewables by leveraging complementary weather patterns.

Chinese companies have been consolidating their position in the lesser-watched trucking scene (AFP)
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Chinese firms take on EV truck challenges

Electric trucks currently represent less than one percent of truck sales worldwide.

Quebec Premier Francois Legault and Andrew Furey, premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, shake hands after signing a memorandum of understanding during an announcement in St.John's, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. Former Newfoundland and Labrador premiers say a draft agreement signed Thursday with Quebec marked significant headway in a long-standing political standoff they had tried and failed to make.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Daly
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‘Breaking of gridlock’ between Quebec, N.L. is the envy of former premiers

A historic energy agreement ends a decades-long standoff, reshaping ties between Newfoundland, Labrador, and Quebec.

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How to successfully integrate solar and wind into electricity grids — anywhere

What Alberta and the world can learn from six global leaders in renewable energy integration on how to fit wind and solar power...

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Next-generation geothermal can help unlock 100% clean power

Building a clean, reliable, cost-effective power grid will require many different types of energy. Next-generation geothermal can help.

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Saudi Arabia’s plans to host men’s soccer World Cup 2034 will be harmful for the climate, experts say

Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup ambitions face criticism over its environmental and social costs, despite bold promises.

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