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ExxonMobil's aggressive posture towards climate activists has drawn criticism from Norway's sovereign wealth fund and others (GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA)
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Exxon plays hardball against climate NGOs. Will investors care?

Exxon annual meeting presents a chance for shareholders to show support for or against the company's treatment of activist group Follow This.

A pedestrian walks near the branch of Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, in Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S., April 7, 2023. REUTERS/Ann Saphir/ File Photo
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Climate change to have long-term economic impact: San Francisco Fed paper

An increase in the number of hot days as climate change warms the globe would likely damage the U.S. economy over the long-term,...

FILE PHOTO: Signage is seen outside of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) headquarters in White Oak, Maryland, U.S., August 29, 2020. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo
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US FDA approves Elanco’s feed ingredient to cut methane emissions in dairy cows

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a feed ingredient by Elanco Animal Health that can reduce methane emissions from lactating cows.

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Analysis: Monthly drop hints that China’s CO2 emissions may have peaked in 2023

Analysis: A 2023 peak in China’s CO2 emissions is possible if the buildout of clean energy sources is kept at the record levels...

Palm oil trees at a plantation in Malaysia's Selangor state (AFP)
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Vast concessions threaten Malaysia’s forest: report

Concessions in Malaysia's forests threaten millions of hectares of natural habitats and risk the country's commitment to 50% forest cover.

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EU clears Net Zero Industry Act to boost domestic green tech production

BRUSSELS — European Union governments formally cleared on Monday a new law designed to ensure the bloc produces 40% of its solar panels,...

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Introducing auctioning to China’s emissions trading system: IEA

The International Energy Agency examines how introducing auctioning to China's emissions trading system could make it more effective and accelerate progress.

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Stellantis to announce Italy-produced hybrid 500 EV, sources say

Building hybrid Fiat 500e will help revive fortunes at Mirafiori plant in Italy, improving relations between Stellantis and the Italian government.

A farmer drives tractor along a road in Pearl City, Illinois, U.S., July 25, 2018. Photo taken July 25, 2018. REUTERS/Joshua Lott/File Photo
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US House committee advances farm bill draft

Democrats in the House and Senate have said cuts to food aid and reallocating the climate funds are red lines in negotiations

FILE - An activist holds a placard during a protest against Myitsone dam project on the Irrawaddy River in Kachin State, in front of city hall in Yangon, Myanmar Saturday, Jan. 18, 2019. Myanmar's military government appears to be reviving consideration of a massive China-backed hydroelectric dam project, work on which was suspended more than a decade ago after protests over its possible impact on the environment. (AP Photo/Thein Zaw, File)
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Myanmar may revive Chinese hydroelectric dam plan axed in 2011

Amid power cuts, $3.6bn Myanmar dam project could be reconsidered years after it was suspended due to environmental concerns.

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