Tuesday, 11 February 2025

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How are South Africa’s EV plans faring post election?

South Africa's push for EV production faces hurdles with power shortages and cautious industry sentiment, despite government incentives.

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Huge gas fields – under a coral reef. Will a rejection on environmental grounds stop Woodside’s Browse project?

Woodside's A$30 billion Browse gas project faces rejection due to environmental concerns, challenging Australia's biggest oil and gas company.

In July, the EU slapped extra provisional duties of up to 38 percent on Chinese EVs (AFP)
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China launches appeal at WTO over EU electric vehicle tariffs

Beijing said Friday it had filed an appeal with the World Trade Organization over EU imposition of additional tariffs on Chinese EV imports

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Why relying on technology to keep ASEAN’s coal plants running is risky

The Conversation: ASEAN countries can phase out coal gradually, but reliance on clean coal and carbon capture may delay more effective solutions.

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Post moratorium: Alberta’s clean energy sector faces uncertain path

Alberta's renewable energy moratorium has led to significant project cancellations, stalling progress and creating uncertainty.

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Rethinking ‘contracts for difference’ in renewable energy investments

How could contracts for difference be designed to boost renewable energy investment without creating an inefficient market?

FILE PHOTO: An aerial view shows the crude oil terminal Kozmino on the shore of Nakhodka Bay near the port city of Nakhodka, Russia June 13, 2022. Picture taken with a drone. REUTERS/Tatiana Meel/File Photo
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Western insurers provide cover for Russian oil despite price cap concerns

Tankers carrying Russian oil being insured by five Western companies, trading data shows, despite fears that G7 price cap is being breached.

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China to issue 70 national standards for carbon and energy in 2024

New standards for carbon footprints, energy efficiency, carbon capture and more to be unveiled in China.

A driverless car by Apollo Go, Baidu's robotaxi service, gives way to another car making a U-turn at a crossing in Wuhan, Hubei province, China July 19, 2024. REUTERS/Ethan Wang
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China’s drivers fret as robotaxis pick up pace — and passengers

Self-driving technology remains experimental but China has moved aggressively to green-light trials.

FILE - Windmills are seen at Ilocos Norte province, northern Philippines on Monday, May 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
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US, India, Russia, Japan are building out wind power much too slowly for climate change

Global efforts to triple wind power by 2030, a key commitment from COP28, are falling short, with current projections indicating only a doubling...

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