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FILE PHOTO: Emirates airliners are seen on the tarmac in a general view of Dubai International Airport in Dubai, United Arab Emirates January 13, 2021. Picture taken through a window. REUTERS/Abdel Hadi Ramahi/File Photo
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Global airline bosses to address geopolitical, climate challenges

Geopolitical tensions and ambitious environmental targets will deliver challenges to global airline bosses at an annual summit next week.

FILE PHOTO: A transmission tower is silhouetted against the setting sun near Kori Nuclear Power Plant in Busan, South Korea, August 18, 2022.   REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo
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South Korea plans 70% carbon-free power generation by 2038

The government maintained its plan to add four nuclear plants by 2038, but expects to more than triple solar and wind power output.

FILE PHOTO: Oil pump jacks are seen at the Vaca Muerta shale oil and gas deposit in the Patagonian province of Neuquen, Argentina, January 21, 2019. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian/File Photo
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Oil stabilises ahead of US inflation data and OPEC+ meeting

Oil prices held steady on Friday, as investors await U.S. inflation data for clues on the demand outlook.

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Canada increases loan guarantees for Trans Mountain pipeline to $19 billion

The Canadian government has guaranteed another $1 billion in commercial loans for the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, taking the total government-backed loan facility...

The Edinburgh low emission zone will be enforced from Saturday June 1 (Lucy North/PA).
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Drivers have had ‘fair notice’ ahead of LEZ enforcement – council

A low-emission zone (LEZ) comes into force in Aberdeen on the same day as Edinburgh, while enforcement in Dundee began on Thursday.

New rules to crack down on investment greenwashing are to come into effect (Yui Mok/PA)
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Anti-greenwashing rule to tackle misleading investment claims comes into effect

Financial firms must ensure retail investors are given accurate information on sustainability as new anti-greenwashing rule comes into effect.

Many voters in Britain’s most rural constituencies are worried about climate change and support net zero and local renewables, polling suggests (Steve Parsons/PA)
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Rural voters back climate action as Labour ahead in countryside

Polls suggest voters in Britain’s most rural constituencies are worried about climate change and support net zero and local renewables.

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California approves community solar program backed by utilities

The California Public Utilities Commission on Thursday approved a new solar energy program that the industry said did not go far enough to...

FILE PHOTO: A view of cars on the road during rush hour traffic jam in San Francisco, California, U.S. August 24, 2022. REUTERS/Carlos Barria//File Photo
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Americans still prefer gas vehicles over hybrid or EVs: survey by KPMG

Americans still prefer to buy a standard gas vehicle over a hybrid or an electric vehicle even with the same price and features,...

A new analysis by Corporate Accountability found that household names including Disney, Volkswagen, Air France and many more were among brands that heavily invested in likely worthless carbon offset credits (AFP)
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World’s biggest companies snap up ‘likely junk’ carbon offsets: analysis

A new analysis by Corporate Accountability found that household names including Disney, Volkswagen, Air France and many more were among brands that heavily...

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