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Wealthy countries must ramp up climate finance to meet the Paris Agreement, experts said. (Andrew Milligan/PA)
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Rich nations must double climate finance from taxpayers’ money by 2030 – experts

Currently, around $43 billion per year is flowing from developed to developing countries, according to a new analysis.

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Senator Republican Marco Rubio gives a speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, U.S. February 25, 2022. REUTERS/Octavio Jones/File Photo
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Trump pick Rubio could harden oil sanctions on Iran, Venezuela

Trump’s appointment of Rubio as secretary of state signals stricter oil sanctions on Iran and Venezuela, tempered by China concerns.

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 the Adani Group is seen on the facade of one of its buildings on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, India, April 13, 2021. REUTERS/Amit Dave/File Photo
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India’s Adani Group to invest $10 billion in US energy following Trump win

Gautam Adani announced the investment, with no specific timeline, while congratulating U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on his election win.

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...

The Suncor Energy Inc. logo is shown in an undated handout image. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO
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Suncor to return all excess cash to shareholders after hitting debt target early

Suncor Energy, achieving record oil production and debt reduction, will return 100 per cent of excess funds to shareholders via dividends.

The refinery is due to close next year (Andrew Milligan/PA)
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Grangemouth transition planning should have started five years ago, MSPs told

Petroineos' Grangemouth refinery closure, due next year, could impact 400 jobs, as calls for early transition planning arise.

FILE PHOTO: A logo of Nexans is seen on F/UTP cable, at the Rexel Expo, at Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, France June 20, 2022. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo
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Offshore wind cable maker Nexans says it might turn US plant into export hub

Nexans may turn its U.S. plant into an export hub to Europe if Trump’s policies challenge U.S. offshore wind projects.

The International Monetary Fund headquarters is seen in Washington, U.S.
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IMF urged to cash in on gold price to help poor countries hit by climate change

IMF should sell 4% of its gold for debt relief to low-income countries hit by climate disasters, says study.

FILE PHOTO: Workers assemble second-generation R1 vehicles at electric auto maker Rivian's manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois, U.S. June 21, 2024.  REUTERS/Joel Angel Juarez/File Photo
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Rivian shares surge on $5.8 billion Volkswagen investment in JV

Rivian and Volkswagen's joint venture will integrate advanced electrical infrastructure and software for both companies' future EVs.

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