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FILE PHOTO: The logo of the Adani Group is seen on the facade of its Corporate House on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, India, November 21, 2024. REUTERS/Amit Dave/File Photo
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Adani Energy Solutions says no material impact from Kenya energy deal cancellation

Adani Energy Solutions says Kenya's cancellation of a $736M transmission line project did not require regulatory disclosure under Indian stock exchange rules.

Leaders and delegates arrive for a family photo during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29).
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COP29: Failure haunts UN environment conferences

Negotiators at COP29 in Baku struggle for a deal, continuing a history of failed or contentious climate summits.

A general view of Titan Cement's Alexandria Portland Cement Company factory, behind balcony houses in the Mediterranean city of Alexandria, Egypt.
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How big fossil-fuel-producing countries export emissions abroad

Fossil fuel exports were a hot topic at COP29 in Baku, with calls for accountability for pollution sent to poorer nations.

A screen displays Chandni Raina of India as she speaks during a closing plenary meeting at the COP29 United Nations Climate Change Conference, in Baku, Azerbaijan November 24, 2024. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov
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Rich countries raise COP29 climate finance offer to $300B as developing nations fume

Wealthy nations at COP29 agree to raise their climate funding offer to $300 billion annually by 2035 for developing countries.

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Statement from the COP29 Presidency

Throughout the year, the COP29 Presidency has been pushing for a fair and ambitious new climate finance goal, taking into account the needs...

FILE PHOTO: New China-built electric vehicles of the company Xpeng are seen parked in the port of Zeebrugge, Belgium, October 24, 2024. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo
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EU, China close to agreement over EV import tariffs, leading MEP says

EU and China near deal to end EV tariff row, with Beijing potentially setting minimum prices for e-cars to address subsidy concerns.

FILE PHOTO: A logo is displayed on battery maker Northvolt's energy storage system plant in Gdansk, Poland,  October 21, 2024. REUTERS/Marie Mannes/File Photo
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Northvolt crisis may be make or break for Europe’s EV battery ambitions

Northvolt’s bankruptcy highlights Europe’s struggle to build a battery industry amid Chinese dominance and slowing EV demand.

FILE PHOTO: A technician talks on his cell phone at the Photovoltaic Modules assembling plant of Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), in Mundra, India, April 11, 2024. REUTERS/Amit Dave/File Photo
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Adanis knew of US probe when they sold bribe-linked assets to TotalEnergies, prosecutors say

Gautam and Sagar Adani sold a solar park stake to TotalEnergies despite U.S. bribery probe allegations, prosecutors claim.

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Gap between national targets and market realities threatens climate goals: Ember

Ember: Governments should close critical gap between the rapid growth of renewable energy markets and stagnant national climate targets.

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