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If Australian hot water heaters ran off daytime solar, we would slash emissions and soak up cheap energy

Electric water heaters can cut emissions and save money by using daytime solar, reducing grid stress and matching supply with demand.

Canada Climate Change Ambassador Catherine Stewart speaks during a plenary session at the COP29 U.N. Climate Summit, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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How public funds are being used to lure private dollars in race for climate financing

Blended finance could help bridge the climate funding gap by attracting private sector investment.

FILE PHOTO: A technician talks on his cell phone at the Photovoltaic Modules assembling plant of Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), in Mundra, India, April 11, 2024. REUTERS/Amit Dave/File Photo
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Adanis knew of US probe when they sold bribe-linked assets to TotalEnergies, prosecutors say

Gautam and Sagar Adani sold a solar park stake to TotalEnergies despite U.S. bribery probe allegations, prosecutors claim.

Lines of solar panels with hills in the distance
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Gap between national targets and market realities threatens climate goals: Ember

Ember: Governments should close critical gap between the rapid growth of renewable energy markets and stagnant national climate targets.

FILE PHOTO: Liberty Oilfield Services Inc. CEO Chris Wright rings a ceremonial bell to celebrate the company's IPO on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange shortly after the opening bell in New York, U.S., January 12, 2018.  REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/File Photo
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Trump energy pick wrote ESG report hailing oil, gas, downplaying climate worry

Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the energy department, believes fossil fuels are the key to ending world poverty.

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Indonesia’s Prabowo plans to retire all fossil fuel plants in 15 years, but experts are skeptical

President Subianto: “Indonesia is rich in geothermal resources, and we plan to phase out coal-fired and all fossil-fueled power plants within the next...

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis hails the energy deal on the island of Naxos (POOL)
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Greece pushes green transition on its fragile islands

Greece has signed a clean energy deal with the EU to fast-track the green transition on its fragile, tourist-riddled islands.

FILE PHOTO: Indian billionaire Gautam Adani speaks during an inauguration ceremony after the Adani Group completed the purchase of Haifa Port earlier in January 2023, in Haifa port, Israel January 31, 2023. REUTERS/Amir Cohen/File Photo
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Billionaire Gautam Adani of India’s Adani Group indicted in US bribery case

Adani Group's Gautam Adani indicted in U.S. for $250M bribery scheme tied to $2B solar profits, deceiving investors, say prosecutors.

Visitors look at a video about battery-powered ships in the showroom at the headquarters of Chinese EV battery maker CATL in Ningde, Fujian province.
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As Trump returns, China seizes chance for climate mantle

With Trump expected to take the U.S. out of climate diplomacy, China positions itself as a global climate leader at COP29.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrives at the government palace to meet with Peru's President Dina Boluarte, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Lima, Peru November 14, 2024. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian
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Indonesia can reach net zero emissions before 2050, president says

Indonesia aims for net zero by 2050, retiring fossil fuels in 15 years and building 75 GW of renewables, says President Prabowo.

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