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FILE PHOTO: A flare burns excess natural gas in the Permian Basin in Texas, U.S. November 23, 2019. Picture taken November 23, 2019.  REUTERS/Angus Mordant/file photo
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US Supreme Court declines to pause EPA mercury, methane rules

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to block new EPA rules tightening limits on mercury and methane emissions, despite challenges from states and industry...

FILE - Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum gives a media briefing from the National Palace in Mexico City, Oct. 2, 2024, the morning after her inauguration. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano, File)
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Mexico’s new president promises to resume fight against climate change

Mexico's new president Sheinbaum targets 45 per cent renewables by 2030, shifting from López Obrador's fossil fuel focus.

FILE PHOTO: An exhibition booth of Tellurian is seen at the World Gas Conference 2022 in Daegu, South Korea May 23, 2022. Picture taken May 23, 2022. REUTERS/Florence Tan/File Photo
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Tellurian shareholders vote for proposed $1.2 billion Woodside deal

Tellurian shareholders back Woodside's $1.2B buyout, aiming to resolve financial hurdles for U.S. Driftwood LNG project expansion.

A drone view of HIF Global's Haru Oni clean hydrogen plant in Punta Arenas, Chile September 27, 2024. REUTERS/Joel Estay
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Latin America gears up for clean hydrogen boom but the road is not smooth

Leaders expect a boost from clean hydrogen, but analysts warn more investment is needed due to low local demand.

FILE PHOTO: Cars are parked in the courtyard of Skoda Auto factory in Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic, March 18, 2020. REUTERS/David W Cerny/File Photo
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Czechs seek partners to challenge EU’s CO2 goals for car sector

The Czech Republic will seek EU allies to counter stricter 2025 CO2 limits, which risk hefty fines and impact on its car sector,...

The Prime Minister made his comments during a visit to a glassmaking factory in Cheshire (Darren Staples/PA)
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£22bn carbon capture pledge can ‘relight fires of renewal’, says Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer pledges £22B for carbon capture to create jobs, boost energy security, and revitalize deindustrialized areas.

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E3G: How the EU can ensure a smooth transition from gas

Europe's shift away from gas was accelerated by the war in Ukraine and the energy crisis. A framework is needed for a smooth...

The Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill was introduced at Holyrood by the Scottish Government in September (Jane Barlow/PA)
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Scotland committee backs emissions target Bill but stresses importance of scrutiny

A Holyrood committee backs the new emissions target bill but insists on proper scrutiny amid changes to carbon reduction goals.

Yun B. Choi, Chairman of Korea Zinc board answers questions from the media during a press conference in Seoul, South Korea, October 4, 2024.   Yonhap via REUTERS
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Private equity firm MBK, Young Poong raise Korea Zinc tender offer to $1.88 billion

MBK and Young Poong raise bid to 830,000 won per share in takeover battle for Korea Zinc, crucial for EV and tech supply...

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