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Afghanistan must participate in future climate talks: Taliban
An Afghan official urges inclusion in future climate talks after Taliban's first COP29 attendance.
Green Energy: Adani breaks silence on US indictment, says group is committed to compliance
Green Energy's Gautam Adani responds to U.S. bribery allegations, reaffirming commitment to regulatory compliance.
IRENA: Limiting global warming still possible, but G20 must step up
To achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, IRENA emphasizes the importance of aligning NDCs with national climate and energy transition goals.
Green hydrogen could decarbonise entire industries in NZ — but there’s a long way to go
Global hydrogen demand is 100 MT/y, mostly fossil-fueled. To decarbonize, green hydrogen is key but requires scaling renewables.
Nations warn of deadlock at landmark plastic pollution talks
Diplomats warn countries may exit talks on world's first plastic pollution treaty if delegations resist compromise.
What to know about the plastic pollution crisis as treaty talks conclude in South Korea
Nations finalize a global plastic pollution treaty this weekend, and Greenpeace protests escalate in South Korea.
Baidu’s Apollo autonomous vehicles granted licence to test in Hong Kong
This marks Baidu's first known permit for autonomous vehicle testing outside mainland China.
Chile’s Codelco boosts copper output in final dash to meet 2024 target, sources say
Codelco is ramping up copper output to meet 2024 targets after a weak first half, aiming for 1.331M tons, sources reveal.
Canada’s oil and gas drilling activity to reach 10-year high in 2025: industry group
Canadian oil and gas drilling is set to hit a decade-high in 2025, driven by new pipelines and LNG export growth.
Lurpak owner defends methane-cutting feed supplement trial amid boycott calls
Arla defends its methane-reducing cow feed trial amid false claims and boycotts, aiming to cut emissions by 27 per cent.
