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A drone view shows South Africa's Sasol petrochemical refinery in Sasolburg, southwest of Johannesburg, South Africa, November 19, 2024. REUTERS/Thando Hlophe
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South Africa’s smoggy Sasolburg illustrates conflict between economy and clean air

In Sasolburg, air pollution from coal refineries is harming children’s health, highlighting the struggle between industry and clean air.

FILE PHOTO: Indian billionaire Gautam Adani attends the 51st Gems and Jewellery Awards in Jaipur, India, November 30, 2024. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo
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US case against India’s Gautam Adani appears strong but extradition unlikely, experts say

The U.S. Justice Department declined to comment on whether the United States had asked India to extradite Gautam Adani.

FILE PHOTO: People walk next to the N.13 gate of the Franco-Italian automaker Stellantis factory of Mirafiori, in Turin, Italy October 15, 2024. REUTERS/Remo Casilli/File Photo
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Stellantis swiftly reshapes strategy under Elkann after Tavares exit

Steered by Chairman John Elkann, Stellantis is acting swiftly to repair relations with dealers, industry partners, governments and workers.

Scientists say 2023 and 2024 were the hottest years ever recorded (GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA)
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Scientists struggle to explain record surge in global heat

The world has been getting hotter for decades but a sudden and extraordinary surge in heat has sent the climate deeper into uncharted...

A study said the Government needs to take a fresh approach to curbing climate change (David Jones/PA)
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UK researchers call for fresh policy approach on curbing climate change

A “holistic policy approach” is essential to curbing CO2 emissions and climate change, a study has said.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will travel to Norway and Estonia this week (PA)
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Starmer visits Norway as UK to launch green energy partnership

Keir Starmer is visiting Norway to announce plans for a green energy deal with the country before attending a defence summit in Estonia.

A Marathon sign is seen outside Marathon Petroleum (MPC.N) Detroit refinery in Detroit, Michigan U.S., September 9, 2024. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook
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Marathon, Teamsters reach pay deal at Detroit refinery

Teamsters at Marathon Petroleum's Detroit refinery ratified a seven-year agreement, ending a three-month strike over pay and safety.

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Ukraine services say they destroy Russian train carrying fuel

Ukraine's SBU security service said on Sunday it had launched an operation to destroy 40 rail cars carrying fuel to Russian troops.

FILE PHOTO: Banners showing logos of Fiat, Jeep, Abarth and Alfa Romeo are hung outside a car dealership in Milan, Italy, November 21, 2024. REUTERS/Alessandro Garofalo/File Photo
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Italy ready to work with Stellantis if jobs and plants are preserved, Meloni says

The Italian government is willing to work with Stellantis NV on the carmaker's future strategy provided it keeps jobs and factories in the...

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Security and efficiency: The case for connecting Europe and North America

Transatlantic interconnection could cut energy costs, secure supply and boost renewables by leveraging complementary weather patterns.

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