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Renewables on track to replace coal in world’s richest countries: Ember

Coal generation in OECD countries has fallen to less than half of its peak in 2007, driven primarily by a significant increase in...

An ExxonMobil gas station in Hiawassee, Georgia.
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ExxonMobil-led consortium to continue seismic research for gas off Crete, says Greece

Greece, which views gas as a transition fuel, renewed hydrocarbon exploration after Europe’s 2022 energy crisis.

Before it turned off the switches in October 2022, the plant fed 121 megawatts into South Africa's grid (AFP)
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South Africa offers a lesson on how not to shut down a coal plant

South Africa’s Komati coal plant shutdown stalls green transition, leaving jobs lost and renewable projects delayed.

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Canada moves ahead with sustainable investing guidelines, but details still scarce

Canada's government is rolling out green taxonomies, meant to attract more investment for emissions-reducing projects.

FILE PHOTO: A bucket wheel excavator processes coal at the Phola Coal Processing Plant near Witbank, in the Mpumalanga province, South Africa January 17, 2023. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo
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European donors woo South Africa’s sceptical coal belt on green energy

European politicians and diplomats urge South Africa's coal communities to embrace renewables, promising support amid transition fears.

FILE PHOTO: A view of Thyssenkrupp headquarters in Essen, Germany, November 22, 2023. REUTERS/Jana Rodenbusch/File Photo
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German economy minister urges quick end to Thyssenkrupp steel crisis

BERLIN (Reuters) – Thyssenkrupp must quickly fix the crisis surrounding at its steel unit, including creating clarity around a 3 billion euro ($3.3...

FILE PHOTO: The logo of energy technology company Siemens Energy is displayed during the LNG 2023 energy trade show in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 12, 2023. REUTERS/Chris Helgren/File Photo
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Siemens files lawsuit in Texas against Citgo Petroleum parent

Siemens Energy sues Citgo's parent, PDV Holding, for $200M over a Venezuelan promissory note default amid Citgo share auction.

FILE PHOTO: Smog is seen in this general view of the Upper Silesian Industrial Region from Bedzin, near Katowice, Poland, December 5, 2018. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel/File Photo
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Carbon removal no solution if world overshoots warming target, scientists say

Scientists warn even large-scale CO2 removal won't prevent climate catastrophe as global temperatures near a 1.5C rise.

FILE PHOTO: The Lloyd's of London building is reflected in a window in the City of London financial district in London, Britain, February 1, 2018. REUTERS/Simon Dawson//File Photo
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Lloyd’s of London must stop supporting fossil fuel expansion, says NGO

The Lloyd's of London market is undermining climate action and should impose binding rules to prevent insurers supporting fossil fuel expansion, NGO Reclaim...

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