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Scientists know the damaging consequences of the loss of Antarctic sea ice (AFP)
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Melting sea ice in Antarctica causes ocean storms, scientists say

Antarctic sea ice retreat in 2023 has increased storm frequency and heat loss in the Southern Ocean, impacting climate systems.

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How Canada and the country’s premiers must respond to Trump’s trade and energy policies

Opinion: Donald Trump’s threats violate the foundations of Canada-U.S. trade. A response in the area of energy would be justified and strategic.

FILE - Solar panels operate near a street in the Obalende neighborhood of Lagos, Nigeria, Aug. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba, File)
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Nigerians press for solar jobs and electricity, with little success

In Nigeria, solar ambitions falter due to government inaction, despite rising demand for clean energy and micro-solar solutions.

A digital render depicts what Stegra's steel mill outside Boden, Sweden will look like when completed, in this handout image obtained December 16, 2024. Stegra/Handout via REUTERS
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Sweden’s north frets over financial risks as green boom stumbles

Sweden's local authorities seek more financial support as Northvolt's bankruptcy threatens the green industry transition.

FILE PHOTO: A Honda logo is seen during the New York International Auto Show, in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., April 5, 2023. REUTERS/David 'Dee' Delgado/File Photo
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Nissan-Honda merger would not bring quick fixes, S&P says

A merger between Honda and Nissan may face delays in benefits as they align strategies, limiting immediate sales gains.

The Switch logo is pictured on a data center in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., October 6, 2017. REUTERS/Chris Wattie/File Photo
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Sam Altman-backed Oklo signs power agreement with data center operator

Sam Altman-backed Oklo has signed a deal to provide 12 GW of nuclear power to Switch, supporting clean energy for data centers.

The new EPR nuclear reactor at Flamanville in  northwestern France will soon be delivering electricity to the grid (AFP)
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After long delay, French nuclear plant coming on stream

France's Flamanville nuclear reactor will start service on December 20, 2024, after 12 years of delays and rising costs.

The cyclone left scenes of utter devastation (AFP)
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Devastated Mayotte battles to recover from cyclone ‘steamroller’

Cyclone Chido devastated Mayotte, destroying La Vigie district, leaving behind destruction and prompting community rebuilding efforts.

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