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Tech ambitions include producing sustainable jet fuel out of the carbon dioxide in the air (AFP)
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Tech’s green wave hits choppy waters

Tech’s pursuit of sustainable energy solutions is captivating, but experts warn these ambitions may mislead without real change.

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Equinor is set up at the entrance of a building at Western Europe's largest liquefied natural gas plant Hammerfest LNG in Hammerfest, Norway, March 14, 2024. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner//File Photo
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Equinor to report Greenpeace to police after protest at CEO’s home

Equinor will report the group after it protested at the home of its CEO by dumping debris from recent floods in Brazil in...

Muhammad Yunus, head of Bangladesh's interim government speaks to members of the media at the COP29 U.N. Climate Summit, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)
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Bangladesh leader Muhammad Yunus slams rich nations for burning up the planet at UN climate talks

Interim Bangladeshi leader Muhammad Yunus urges wealthy nations to provide funds for climate crisis instead of negotiating.

An aeroplane leaves vapour trails as it flies through the skies over central London.
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Damaging jet vapour trails could be eliminated with cheap solution – experts

Tweaking flight paths could cut contrail warming by half by 2040, with costs of just a few pounds per flight, experts say.

Amazon trailer trucks are seen at Cherbourg Harbour, France, January 21, 2021. Picture taken on January 21, 2021. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo
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Amazon, IKEA join other ocean cargo shippers to boost demand for new green fuels

The Zero Emissions Maritime Buyers Alliance, led by Amazon and IKEA, will invite bids for e-fuel-powered shipping in 2027.

Labourers stand on a scaffolding amid dense smog in New Delhi on November 13, 2024 (AFP)
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Toxic smog smothering India’s capital smashes WHO limit

Delhi’s smog hits 50x WHO limit, exposing millions to toxic air from pollution and stubble burning, with minimal effective action.

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Vietnam’s renewable energy policy is spurring decarbonization of global brands

Vietnam’s new Direct Power Purchase Agreement enables global brands to decarbonize supply chains by sourcing renewable energy.

Rising temperatures due to global warming has led to mass bleaching events striking coral across the world (AFP)
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Nearly half of tropical coral species face extinction: report

Almost half of all warm-water species of coral are threatened with extinction — and climate change is the chief culprit, a new report...

Blurred individuals walk past a board at the United Nations climate change conference COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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Development bank financing pledge gives COP29 summit early boost

Lenders, including the World Bank, aim to increase climate financing to poor and middle-income countries by 60% from 2023.

General view of the new floating LNG gas terminal.
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Biden officials ask EU to align methane rules with US to ease LNG flows, letter says

Biden asks EU to accept U.S. LNG meeting U.S. methane rules as meeting EU standards.

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