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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...

FILE PHOTO: A protester holds a sign as he participates in a national Day of Action against the Indian mining company Adani's planned coal mine project in north-east Australia, at Sydney's Bondi Beach in Australia, October 7, 2017.      REUTERS/David Gray/File Photo
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Adani’s Australian coal unit faces human rights complaint

India's crisis-stricken Adani Group faces accusations of racism from an Aboriginal group in Australia.

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Cost of support measures for fossil fuels decreased sharply in 2023 but remains elevated relative to its historical average

21 November 2024 The cost of government support measures for the production and consumption of fossil fuels decreased sharply in 2023, as energy...

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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.

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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Prime Minister launches Global Clean Power Alliance as UK leads the global energy transition

The Prime Minister has officially launched the UK-led Global Clean Power Alliance, in a major boost for the world’s clean energy transition.  19...

TC Energy headquarters in Calgary on July 30, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Todd Korol
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TC Energy CEO sees opportunity in Trump win as company refocuses on natural gas

As a company, TC Energy has already seen first-hand how business can flourish or be derailed by political winds south of the border.

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UK joins coalition to phase out fossil fuel subsidies

The UK joins 16 nations in a coalition to phase out fossil fuel subsidies at COP29 in Azerbaijan.

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COP29 talks buoyed by G20 support but fears stoked over fossil fuels backsliding

The G20's support for a strong finance deal at COP29 was welcomed, but concerns arose over fossil fuel commitments.