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Carla Joustra, NCC Court of Appeal Judge attends proceedings as a Dutch court rules in Shell's appeal over a 2021 court order to drastically deepen planned greenhouse gas emission cuts, in The Hague, Netherlands November 12, 2024. REUTERS/Yves Herman
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Highlights from ruling in Shell’s climate case

A Dutch court dismissed a 2021 ruling pushing Shell to cut carbon faster, citing limits on enforceable emission targets.

FILE PHOTO: A view of the skyline in Singapore September 17, 2024. REUTERS/Caroline Chia/File Photo
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Singapore commits up to $500 million funding to support decarbonisation in Asia

Singapore has committed the funding to support the local central bank's initiative to help fund Asia-focused climate projects.

Officials seated at a semi-circular desk in a courtroom, engaged in discussion, with documents and microphones on the desk.
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Shell wins appeal against landmark Dutch climate ruling

Shell wins appeal against 2021 court order to cut carbon emissions by 45% by 2030, dealing a blow to climate activists.

FILE - California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during a press conference in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer, File)
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom will spend part of week in DC as he tries to Trump-proof state policies

Newsom to seek Biden's support on climate rules amidst concerns over potential policy challenges from the Trump administration.

FILE PHOTO: Former U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin gestures at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum during a rally held by Republican presidential nominees and former U.S. President Donald Trump, in Uniondale, New York, U.S., September 18, 2024. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
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Trump names ex-congressman Lee Zeldin to run Environmental Protection Agency

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday he will appoint former congressman Lee Zeldin to run the Environmental Protection Agency.

The logo of British multinational oil and gas company Shell is displayed during the LNG 2023 energy trade show in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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Dutch court to rule on Shell appeal against landmark climate order

A Dutch court will rule Tuesday on whether to uphold a 2021 mandate for Shell to cut emissions by 45% by 2030.

An image of Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault rising during Question Period.
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COP29 primer: Canada’s priorities at the global climate talks, and the Trump impact

Canada could play a key role in climate talks this year, says Minister Steven Guilbeault, despite Trump's win.

FILE PHOTO: A countdown display for the COP29 United Nations Climate Change Conference is set in Baku, Azerbaijan October 31, 2024. REUTERS/Aziz Karimov//File Photo
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Explainer: Who are the key voices at the COP29 climate summit in Baku?

Nearly 200 countries meet at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, to negotiate climate action with major blocs and leaders.

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Leapmotor is seen on media day at the 2024 Paris Auto Show in Paris, France, October 14, 2024. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo
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Stellantis, partner Leapmotor scrap plan to make second EV model in Poland, sources say

Chinese automakers were recently told to pause their large-scale investment plans in EU countries that had backed the tariff proposal.

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