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FILE PHOTO: A view shows solar panels at the floating solar power plant built on Cirata dam in West Java province, Indonesia, November 9, 2023. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan/File Photo
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Indonesia to build 75 GW of renewable energy in the next 15 years, COP29 envoy says

Indonesia aims to offer global investors 75 GW of renewable energy projects over 15 years, a key commitment by new President Prabowo Subianto,...

FILE - California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during a press conference in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer, File)
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom will spend part of week in DC as he tries to Trump-proof state policies

Newsom to seek Biden's support on climate rules amidst concerns over potential policy challenges from the Trump administration.

Donald Trump is expected to pull his country out of the Paris climate agreement again (Steven Senne/AP)
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Starmer ‘very clear’ on climate change but avoids responding to Trump doubts

The UK will on Tuesday set out a new target to reduce fossil fuel emissions but will not make any new financial commitments...

FILE PHOTO: Former U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin gestures at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum during a rally held by Republican presidential nominees and former U.S. President Donald Trump, in Uniondale, New York, U.S., September 18, 2024. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
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Trump names ex-congressman Lee Zeldin to run Environmental Protection Agency

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday he will appoint former congressman Lee Zeldin to run the Environmental Protection Agency.

Sweden's climate activist Greta Thunberg attends a rally in Tbilisi, Georgia, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, as Baku hosts the COP29 U.N. Climate Conference. (AP Photo/Zurab Tsertsvadze)
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Greta Thunberg protests against Azerbaijan hosting COP29

Climate activist Greta Thunberg on Monday attended a rally in Georgia to protest against Azerbaijan hosting the annual United Nations climate talks.

Carbon credits are generated by activities that reduce or avoid planet-heating greenhouse gas emissions, like planting trees or replacing polluting coal with clean-energy alternatives (AFP)
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Nations approve new UN rules on carbon markets at COP29

COP29 approved UN standards for carbon markets, a pivotal step toward enabling countries to trade credits to meet climate goals.

John Podesta, U.S. climate envoy, speaks during a news conference at the COP29 U.N. Climate Summit, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
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US top climate negotiator: ‘We won’t revert back’ as Trump prepares to take over

Amid COP29 talks, top US negotiator John Podesta says Trump’s climate rollback won’t erase America's progress.

The inquiry will initially examine 47 models produced by 20 brands (Alamy/PA)
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UK govt investigating dozens of vehicle models over diesel emissions concerns

The UK government is investigating 47 diesel vehicle models over possible emissions cheating, a probe that could expand and lead to recalls if...

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