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The Onagawa nuclear plant photographed in April 2011 before the new anti-tsunami wall was built (AFP)
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Japan nuclear reactor near Fukushima to restart

A Japanese nuclear reactor with an upgraded anti-tsunami wall was set to restart Tuesday in a region near the crippled Fukushima plant, according...

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Getting carbon capture right will be hard — but that doesn’t make it optional

Building a global CO2 disposal industry by 2050 is challenging, but it's essential for meeting climate goals and curbing fossil fuel impacts.

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Inclusive approach to climate-change adaptation is needed in Canada

Inclusive climate-change adaptation needs clear policies, diverse knowledge, and systemic change for equitable climate resilience.

The Darvaza gas crater in the heart of the Karakum Desert has been burning for half a century (AFP)
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Turkmenistan’s ‘Gateway to Hell’ lit gas pit faces closure

Turkmenistan to capture gas from "Gateway to Hell" crater, risking closure to curb emissions ahead of COP29 climate summit.

FILE PHOTO: A Porsche Taycan electric vehicle (EV) is showcased at a Volkswagen media event in Beijing, China April 24, 2024. REUTERS/Josh Arslan/File Photo
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Porsche AG flags cost cuts as China weakness, slowing EV shift hits profits

Porsche AG may cut costs after a slower-than-expected transition towards electric vehicles and persisting weakness in the Chinese market.

FILE PHOTO: An oil tank and an oil pumpjack are pictured in the Permian Basin, Loco Hills regions, New Mexico, U.S., April 6, 2023. REUTERS/Liz Hampton/File Photo
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New Mexico studies oil drilling restrictions that would hit output, revenue

New Mexico's proposed drilling restrictions could cut 5.4 per cent of future oil output, causing billions in lost revenue, report says.

FILE PHOTO: Rural workers operate harvesters during a record soybean harvest season in Brazil's southernmost state on a farm in Nao Me Toque, state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, April 3, 2024. REUTERS/Diego Vara/File Photo
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France’s Danone cuts out Brazilian soy ahead of tough new EU rules

French food giant Danone has stopped sourcing its soy from Brazil ahead of EU regulations designed to counter deforestation.

Windmills are seen amongst houses generating electricity in Punniyavalanpuram, Tamil Nadu, India. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto)
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After sundown: India must ramp up wind energy capacity to meet electricity demand

Ember: Wind energy can play a critical role in India's energy transition, particularly for its complementary role with solar power after sunset.

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