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Cutting food waste would lower emissions, but so far only one state has done it
The difficulty of cutting food waste has spoiled several states’ attempts to ban it, and only one — Massachusetts — has actually succeeded.
Brazil’s coast eroding faster than ever as Atlantic advances
Coastal erosion, driven by climate change and rising sea levels, is destroying homes along Brazil's Atlantic coast.
Coal pioneer to wind powerhouse: UK completes coal phase-out after 142 years
The UK ends coal-fired power after 142 years, transitioning to renewables as it leads major economies in phasing out coal.
US to unveil first of two decisions on more solar tariffs
U.S. may tariff solar panels from four Southeast Asian nations citing unfair subsidies, to support domestic solar manufacturing.
BHP expects copper demand to grow by one million metric tons a year until 2035
BHP forecasts global copper demand to double by 2035 due to tech adoption, despite mining constraints and rising costs.
EU states plan Friday vote on Chinese EV tariffs
EU to vote on potential tariffs up to 36 per cent on Chinese electric vehicles, dividing member states over trade war fears.
Freeport cranks up copper output as rivals scour for deals to grow
Freeport-McMoRan expands copper output without joining the mining buyout spree, betting on clean energy demand.
Nepal dam-building spree powers electric vehicle boom
Nepal's hydropower boom fuels electric vehicle revolution, cutting costs and emissions but raising environmental concerns.
Methane is pitched as a climate villain – could changing how we think about it make it a saviour?
Methane, 80 times more potent than CO2, can be key to rapid gains, and cutting emissions could help meet climate targets.
