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The coal-powered Datang International Zhangjiakou Power Station in Zhangjiakou, as seen in November 2021 (AFP)
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China nears peak emissions as climate envoy meets US counterpart

As China continues to install renewable energy capacity at record speeds, analysts say the country could hit peak emissions sooner than expected.

FILE PHOTO: Solar installers from Baker Electric place solar panels on the roof of a residential home in Scripps Ranch, San Diego, California, U.S. October 14, 2016. Picture taken October 14, 2016.       REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
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US to spend $7.3 billion on rural clean energy projects

Rural electric cooperatives get a boost from the Inflation Reduction Act as 16 projects funded to bring down costs and increase reliability.

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If Australia wants to fast-track 100% renewables, it must learn from Europe’s risky path

While Australian governments could place climate action above all else sa the EU is doing, long-term progress requires securing local support.

A worker inspects imported cars at a port in Qingdao, Shandong province, China May 23, 2018. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo
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China urges US to ‘immediately’ lift all tariffs on Chinese goods

Beijing piles on pressure as US expected to make a final decision on tariffs for Chinese goods, including EVs.

Over 50 African leaders and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres are attending this week's China Africa forum, state media has said (POOL)
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China eyes mining and energy with $50bn financing for Africa

Xi Jinping pledges $50bn of financing for Africa as China extends help with infrastructure in resource-rich parts of the continent.

An EV charger next to a Volvo car at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto, Ontario, Canada February 15, 2024. REUTERS/Cole Burston/File Photo
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Volvo Cars scales back margin and revenue ambitions

After axing EV target, Volvo Cars lowers revenue and margin aims while pledging one 'technology stack' for all models.

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Malaysia launches plan to achieve net zero aviation emissions by 2050

Net zero blueprint issued by transport ministry will increase use of sustainable aviation fuel and cut emissions in Malaysia aviation industry.

FILE PHOTO: Indonesian President Joko Widodo, wearing traditional Jakarta outfit, delivers his annual State of the Nation Address, ahead of the country's Independence Day, in Jakarta, Indonesia, August 16, 2024. Tatan Syuflana/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
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Indonesia’s president urges investment in green economy

President Joko Widodo flaunts Indonesia's potential for renewable energy projects and carbon mitigation schemes.

Vehicles queued up in traffic during a protest by truckers who have cut off roads over an increase in diesel prices, in Bogota, Colombia September 4, 2024. REUTERS/Nathalia Angarita
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Colombia trucker protests threaten fuel supplies, oil company operations

Colombia truckers protest, with Ecopetrol operations in jeopardy, after increase in diesel prices following end of government subsidies.

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World Bank’s IFC signs green financing deal with Indonesia steel mill

Money for electric arc furnace technology could help steelmaker decarbonise and compete in markets looking for green steel.

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