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Could making hydrogen-based ‘green iron’ in emerging markets speed shift to green steel in developed countries?
OIES: Could setting up ironmaking plants powered by green hydrogen in developing countries support the transition to green steel?
Contentious COP29 deal casts doubt over climate plans
Baku's COP29 was crucial to boosting climate action across huge swathes of the world. It failed to deliver.
OPEC+ postpones meeting on oil output to December 5
The 22-member OPEC+ group led by Saudi Arabia and Russia was due to decide on its 2025 output policy on Sunday.
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.
COP16 biodiversity talks to restart in February: UN
The last biodiversity meeting ended in November with no agreement on a roadmap to ramp up funding for species protection.
BNP Paribas’ fund arm to exclude new oil and gas bonds
BNP Paribas AM to halt investment in new bonds of oil and gas firms, urging transitions to sustainable energy models.
Fifth UN plastics treaty talks mired in division as halfway point approaches
Talks for an international plastics treaty face slow progress, raising doubts about meeting the December deadline.
After fast start, electric cars need a recharge as range limits, cost leave some drivers skeptical
EV adoption in China thrives with government support, while the U.S. and Europe struggle with costs, infrastructure, and policy.
Asia likely to benefit from cheaper Canadian, Mexican oil if Trump imposes tariffs
Canada and Mexico may cut prices and shift oil supply to Asia if Trump enacts 25% U.S. crude import tariffs.
After a disappointing COP29, here’s how to design global climate talks that might actually work
Opinion: Reform COP talks to accelerate global climate action and overcome the slow, flawed process for meaningful change.
