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Nigeria’s chronic power shortages: mini grids were going to crack the problem for rural people, but they haven’t. Here’s why

The Conversation: Mini grids alone cant fix Nigeria's electricity sector. A sustainable solution must prioritize equitable access for the poorest in expanding power...

FILE PHOTO: An excavator works near Hungary's Paks nuclear power plant to prepare the new Paks II construction site in Paks, Hungary, May 9, 2023. REUTERS/Marton Monus/File Photo
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Hungary to allow nuclear plant to exceed Danube temperature limit

Danube nuclear regulations over water temperature to be eased on 'case-by-case' basis as climate change blamed for pushing river beyond acceptable limit.

Former US president Donald Trump's (R) pick of former tech investor J.D. Vance as his running mate may indicate a shift in his policy on cryptocurrencies (AFP)
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Trump flips on EVs and tech issues ahead of election

For Trump, electric cars have become less of a bugbear and other tech enemies have become friends as he attempts to court wider...

FILE - A brigade from the Electric Power Authority repairs distribution lines damaged by Hurricane Maria in the Cantera community of San Juan, Puerto Rico, Oct. 19, 2017. A federal judge overseeing a drawn-out debt-restructuring process for the power company ordered all parties to mediation on Wednesday, July 10, in the latest attempt to break an impasse that has sparked widespread anger and frustration. (AP Photo/Carlos Giusti, File)
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Federal control board sues Puerto Rico’s governor over net metering law

The federal control board overseeing Puerto Rico’s finances sued to challenge net metering law amendments, claiming it undermines the energy bureau’s independence.

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China: still the world’s biggest emitter, but also an emerging force in climate diplomacy

China clearly wants to play more of a global leadership role in the energy transition, writes Xu Yi-chong, a professor of governance and...

FILE PHOTO: The logo of energy services firm Baker Hughes is displayed during the LNG 2023 energy trade show in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 12, 2023. REUTERS/Chris Helgren/File Photo
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Baker Hughes sees lower North America activity; bets on foreign demand

Baker Hughes cut its North American spending outlook but raised full-year revenue estimates, betting on strong international growth and gas equipment demand.

Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad shakes hands with U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen during the the G20 finance leaders' meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 26, 2024. REUTERS/Tita Barros
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US, Brazil to work together on climate partnership, says Yellen

The US and Brazilian governments announced a climate partnership agenda on Friday, seeking to deepen ties on climate, nature and biodiversity

FILE PHOTO: A drone view of the Trans Mountain Burnaby Terminal tank farm as the Canadian government-owned Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project became operational in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada May 1, 2024. REUTERS/Jennifer Gauthier/File Photo
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Canada likely to delay Trans Mountain pipeline sale: report

Canadian government will likely stall the sale of the Trans Mountain pipeline until after the election in 2025, Bloomberg reported Friday

Green party co-leaders Carla Denyer and Adrian Ramsay (Ian West/PA)
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Green leader urges MPs to ‘move beyond’ comments on pylon proposals

Adrian Ramsay uses first Parliamentary speech to reinforce commitment to wide-ranging climate action after opposing pylon construction in his constituency.

FILE PHOTO: Workers ride a motorcycle past one of the access to the state oil company Pemex's Olmeca refinery in Dos Bocas, Paraiso, Mexico June 21, 2024. REUTERS/Luis Manuel Lopez/File Photo
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Mexico seeks more 2025 fuel import deals after refinery delays

Due to Olmeca refinery problems, Mexico fuel imports set to rise as Pemex talks to overseas refiners about possible trading deals.

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