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New Botswana leader eyes cannabis, sunshine to lift economy
Botswana's President Duma Boko unveils plans to diversify the economy via solar energy, medicinal cannabis, and tech innovation.
US apartment buildings wrap up $1B in HUD funds for lower utility bills and climate upgrades
HUD's $1.4B Green Retrofit Program updates affordable housing, focusing on energy efficiency, cost savings, and climate resilience.
Beyond B-loans? Development banks seek private money for climate change fight
An investment manager warns of barriers to private sector investment in climate change projects, citing a lack of transparency.
UK govt launches competition to find AI solutions to boost clean energy
A competition to find innovative new solutions to how artificial intelligence can be used to help boost clean energy has been opened by...
Less offshore energy decommissioning work carried out in UK last year despite higher spend
UK decommissioning spend rose to £1.7bn in 2023, but well closures fell nine per cent, with resource clashes and cost inflation stalling progress.
What to know about Chris Wright, Trump’s choice to run the Energy Department
Trump’s Energy Secretary pick, Liberty Energy CEO Chris Wright, backs fossil fuels, fracking, and plans to reverse Biden’s climate policies.
Britain’s energy price cap to rise 1% in January, forecasts Cornwall Insight
Britons had hoped energy prices would cool to help them cope with a cost of living squeeze.
Northern Ontario First Nation says yes in referendum on possible nuclear waste site
The town council of Ignace voted in favour earlier this year, and its counterpart Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation has now also voted yes.
Biden to announce ‘historic’ pledge to World Bank fund for poorest countries, advisor says
Biden to announce historic pledge to replenish the World Bank’s fund for the world’s poorest countries.
Can a COP29 deal clean up scandal-ridden carbon offsets?
COP29 carbon credit deal could fund emissions cuts, but past scandals mean trust must be regained first.
