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Attila Steiner, Hungarian presidency of the council of the EU, speaks during a plenary session at the COP29 U.N. Climate Summit, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
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Trump’s against climate action. But some right-wing governments are all for it

European right-wing leaders embrace climate action as economic opportunity, contrasting U.S. fossil fuel-driven skepticism under Trump.

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Advocates make economic case for green steel production at Dearborn, Michigan plant

A recent report suggests it's time to convert Cleveland-Cliffs' Dearborn Works to green hydrogen technology ahead of the 2027 blast furnace relining.

Activists participate in a demonstration for climate justice at the COP29 U.N. Climate Summit, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
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At COP29, a draft of the deal gives little clarity on climate cash for developing nations

COP29 draft text on climate finance lacks clarity on wealthy nations' contributions, leaving critical issues unresolved amid mounting pressure.

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At UN climate talks, “sewage” beer from Singapore highlights water scarcity and innovations

At COP29, Singapore’s NEWBrew beer, made with treated wastewater, showcases innovation in water conservation amid global scarcity.

FILE PHOTO: The Isla Bella, the first container ship to be powered by liquid natural gas, is pictured before her launch during a nighttime ceremony at General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San Diego, California April 18, 2015. REUTERS/Earnie Grafton/File Photo
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Container shippers hedging green transition with dual-fuel vessel orders

Decarbonizing shipping is crucial to global efforts to fight climate change because the sector accounts for about 3% of global greenhouse gases.

An Ideal Heating heat pump is seen in front of a cottage in Newbiggin-on-Lune, Britain, February 18, 2024. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett/ File Photo
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Britain announces plan to boost heat pump uptake

Most of Britain’s homes are heated by gas — but the government wants to change that.

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Judge puts stop to governor’s effort to remove Virginia from greenhouse gas initiative

Virginia formally exited the compact at the end of 2023, but the state legislature must give its stamp of approval.

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G20 Leaders Summit 2024: Advancing the climate finance agenda

20 November 2024 • The G20 Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro proved multilateralism still prevails despite ongoing geopolitical rifts. • G20 leaders reaffirmed...

COP30 in Brazil will be the third consecutive year the UN's top climate talks have been held in a country that plans to expand domestic production of fossil fuels (AFP)
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Brazil will not ‘shy away’ from fossil fuels as COP30 host: envoy

Brazil, host of COP30, won’t shy away from leading global talks on fossil fuel phaseout, despite being a major oil producer.

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Judge puts stop to governor’s effort to remove Virginia from greenhouse gas initiative

The ruling said Virginia's Air Pollution Control Board exceeded its authority when it voted last year to exit the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.

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