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What exactly sparks lightning inside thunderstorms remains a mystery (AFP)
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Thunderstorms are a ‘boiling pot’ of gamma rays, scientists find

New studies reveal thunderstorms emit gamma rays, challenging previous beliefs and hinting at their role in lightning formation.

FILE PHOTO: A view of the grounds at the Palisades nuclear reactor in Covert Township, Michigan, U.S., August 14, 2024. REUTERS/Phil Stewart/File Photo
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US report says corrosion at Michigan nuclear plant above estimates

Holtec found significant corrosion in Palisades' steam generators, prompting a $1.52B loan to support its planned reopening by 2025

FILE PHOTO: Oak trunks cut for the Chinese market are seen at the Margaritelli Fontaines sawmill in Burgundy, France, April 10, 2018. Picture taken April 10, 2018. REUTERS/Charles Platiau/File Photo
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EU proposes 12 month delay for deforestation regulation

The EU plans to delay its deforestation-linked import ban by one year, facing opposition from industries and member states.

American construction worker fixes large machinery
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US should lead global decarbonization to help climate and economy: report

A pro-U.S. climate policy would prioritize domestic economic and geopolitical interests while leading global decarbonization efforts.

Workers stand in the turbine hall of Uniper's Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station the day after it was taken offline, in Ratcliffe-on-Soar, Britain, October 1, 2024. REUTERS/Phil Noble
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UK’s coal plant closure a milestone towards climate goals, Uniper CEO says

The closure of Britain's last coal plant is a major milestone on the path for the country to meet its climate targets: Uniper...

FILE PHOTO: A Ferrari logo is being installed on a Ferrari car at Ferrari's new 'e-building' facility where the luxury sportscar maker is testing lines before an expected start of car production in early 2025, in Maranello, Italy, June 21, 2024. REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo/File Photo
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Ferrari shuts down gas-fueled plant to double solar production

Ferrari shuts down methane-fueled plant to double solar power and cut CO2 emissions by 60%.

Scotland is on course for a record number of heat pump installations in 2024, an industry body has said (Steve Parsons/PA)
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Scotland on course for record number of heat pump installations in 2024

Scotland is set for a record year in heat pump installations, with a 34 per cent rise in 2024, boosted by government incentives.

FILE PHOTO: Containers are seen stacked up on the container ship MSC Maria Elena at the port of Antwerp, Belgium September 23, 2022. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo
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Maersk parent to invest $1.7B in fossil-free plastics plant at Antwerp port

A.P. Moller Holding, majority owner of shipping giant Maersk, plans an initial investment of $1.7 billion to build a fossil-free plastics plant in...

FILE PHOTO: Cows eat on a dairy farm in Oldetrijne, in the Dutch province of Friesland, Netherlands March 15, 2023. REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw/File Photo
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Major gaps between EU farming incentives and Green Deal goals, ECA says

The EU's agricultural subsidies under the CAP fall short of aligning with the bloc’s climate goals, auditors find.

The Unilever building is seen in London, Britain March 13, 2018. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls/File Photo
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Unilever strikes climate deals with Walmart and others to meet sustainability goals

Unilever strikes sustainability deals with top retailers like Walmart, aiming to cut emissions and minimize waste.

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