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Gender inclusion in solar PV is needed to expand energy access in Africa and Asia
Limiting women’s participation in the solar PV sector exacerbates skills shortages needed to develop, install, operate and service solar solutions.
US LNG exports to rise at smallest pace since 2016
The dollar value of U.S. LNG exports peaked at $47.33 billion in 2022, when prices skyrocketed after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Analysis: US companies boost social and climate reporting amid ESG backlash
U.S. firms have increased ESG reporting, with 85 per cent now disclosing emissions and 82.6 per cent sharing workforce data.
Germany to bury nuclear waste but toxic dispute unresolved
Radioactive waste will be encased in concrete for an eternity at Germany's Konrad site — but some have raised safety concerns.
Inaction on emissions could cut developing Asia’s GDP by 17% by 2070, ADB says
While mitigation efforts have gained momentum, they remain insufficient to meet global targets, the ADB said in its inaugural climate report.
Papua New Guinea to boycott ‘waste of time’ COP29
Papua New Guinea will skip COP29, calling it a "waste of time" with "empty promises" from big polluters, says Foreign Minister Tkatchenko.
UN COP16 nature talks unlikely to reach deal on conservation funding
New nature conservation fund unlikely at COP16 as countries consider extending talks amid financing impasse.
Precision Drilling expects rig demand growth with LNG Canada startup
Precision Drilling sees record demand from Trans Mountain boost, eyes LNG Canada startup to further lift Canadian drilling.
Volkswagen calls for 10% pay cuts
Volkswagen wants its workforce to take pay cuts of 10 per cent in order to remain competitive and safeguard jobs.
Massachusetts ratepayers to pay extra $512M for transmission line for Canadian hydropower
Massachusetts ratepayers to cover $512 million in added costs for Maine-Canada power line, expected to save $3.4 billion over 20 years.
