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If Australia wants to fast-track 100% renewables, it must learn from Europe’s risky path

While Australian governments could place climate action above all else sa the EU is doing, long-term progress requires securing local support.

The logo and trading information for U.S. coal miner Peabody Energy Corp. are displayed on a screen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., April 4, 2017.  REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
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Anglo to sell Australian coal mines to Peabody for up to $3.78 billion

Anglo American to sell Australian coal mines to Peabody Energy for $3.78B, advancing its pivot to copper amid restructuring.

FILE PHOTO: A worker shifts Photovoltaic Modules for packing at the plant of Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), in Mundra, India, April 11, 2024. REUTERS/Amit Dave/File Photo
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Bangladesh panel seeks global legal firm for power deals probe, including Adani

Bangladesh reviews Hasina-era power deals, including Adani's, citing cost, sustainability, and corruption concerns, eyeing reforms.

FILE PHOTO: A view of the logo of BYD during the launch of the BYD eMAX 7, an electric MPV by Chinese car and battery maker BYD, in New Delhi, India.
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BYD says it will launch new generation of blade batteries next year

Chairman Wang Chuanfu has said BYD's Blade Battery is safer than other alternatives in the market and will not catch fire.

Climate activists march on a street to demand stronger global commitments to fight plastic waste.
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Green activists in S. Korea demand tough action on plastic waste at UN talks

Activists marched near Busan's INC-5 venue, urging action ahead of talks on a global plastic pollution agreement.

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Indonesia’s Prabowo plans to retire all fossil fuel plants in 15 years, but experts are skeptical

President Subianto: “Indonesia is rich in geothermal resources, and we plan to phase out coal-fired and all fossil-fueled power plants within the next...

FILE PHOTO: A protester holds a sign as he participates in a national Day of Action against the Indian mining company Adani's planned coal mine project in north-east Australia, at Sydney's Bondi Beach in Australia, October 7, 2017.      REUTERS/David Gray/File Photo
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Adani’s Australian coal unit faces human rights complaint

India's crisis-stricken Adani Group faces accusations of racism from an Aboriginal group in Australia.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets people holding Indian flags as he arrives in Guyana on November 19, 2024 (Prensa Pesidencial Guyana)
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Indian PM Modi highlights interest in Guyana’s oil

India seeks oil from Guyana, citing rising energy needs, as the two nations sign agreements on energy, agriculture, and defense cooperation.

FILE PHOTO: Visitors look at the Honda Ye GT electric vehicle displayed at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, or Auto China 2024, in Beijing, China, April 25, 2024. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo
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Honda hopes to double EV driving range with solid-state batteries, R&D chief says

Solid-state batteries have been touted as a key technology to make longer-lasting, safer and cheaper electric vehicles.

FILE PHOTO: Korea Zinc Chairman Yun B. Choi speaks during a press conference in Seoul, South Korea, November 13, 2024.   REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo
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Analysis: Korea Zinc takeover battle tests Seoul’s resolve on tackling ‘Korea discount’

The Korea Zinc takeover battle highlights weak investor protections, fueling calls for reforms to tackle South Korea's "Korea discount."

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