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Trump’s Interior Department nominee says boosting energy key to US security
Doug Burgum will vigorously pursue Trump’s goals of maximizing energy production from America’s public lands and waters.
Nepal’s top court bars infrastructure in protected areas
After decades of rampant logging, Nepal also nearly doubled its forest cover between 1992 and 2016.
Google signs deal to buy carbon removal credits from Indian farms
The deal - signed by Google and Indian supplier Varaha - is one of the biggest ever involving biochar.
US announces nearly $23 billion in loans to energy utilities across 12 states
The financing will come through the energy infrastructure reinvestment program at the department's Loan Programs Office.
Analysis: Codelco workers fear copper production push hard to maintain
The company is targeting annual production of 1.7 million metric tons by the end of the decade.
China reports problems at five reservoirs in Tibet after earthquake
Earthquakes have damaged dams in the past, particularly by setting off landslides and rockfalls.
Renault 2024 sales volumes grow 1.3%, helped by hybrids
Almost 20% of Renault's sales this year will need to be electric vehicles to comply with EU emissions targets.
Hawaii lawmakers vow to stabilize property insurance market as climate change fuels higher premiums
Wildfires in California affect the insurance business in Hawaii because insurance companies buy reinsurance — insurance for themselves.
