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FILE PHOTO: Tanker trucks are seen among oil tankers docked at the port of Tuxpan, in Veracruz state, Mexico April 22, 2020. REUTERS/Oscar Martinez/File Photo
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Global refiners face profit slump as new plants come online

Oil refiners in Asia, Europe and the United States are facing a drop in profitability to multi-year lows, following big returns post-pandemic

FILE PHOTO: A passenger plane is seen with the moon behind as it begins its final landing approach to Heathrow Airport in London, Britain, September 25, 2018. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File photo
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Scant green premium stalls over 450 low-carbon projects

High-emitting industries face financing struggles for 450+ low-carbon projects, needing $700 billion by 2030 to meet global decarbonization goals.

Under World Bank President Ajay Banga, the development lender has committed to raising the percentage of its total financing committed to climate change mitigation and adaptation (GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA)
ClimateEconomyEmissionsEnvironmentNewsResiliency

World Bank boosts climate financing by 10 per cent

The World Bank delivers a record $42.6 billion in climate financing for 2024, nearing its 45 per cent adaptation target under Ajay Banga.

FILE PHOTO: French food group Danone logo is seen at the company headquarters in Paris, France, February 5, 2024. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File Photo
AgricultureBusinessClimateEmissionsNews

Food companies launch partnership to cut dairy industry’s CO2 emissions

Ajinomoto and Danone team up to use proprietary product that be used in cows' digestive systems to reduce manure emissions.

AnalysisClimateEmissionsEnvironment

Q&A: Why methane levels are rising with no ‘hint of a decline’

Levels of methane in the atmosphere have soared by record-breaking amounts since 2020, according to new research.

AnalysisElectricityEmissionsIndustryNuclear FusionNuclear PowerOpinion

Could fusion energy help decarbonize the world’s electricity system?

MIT Energy Initiative: Fusion could complement renewable energy and, if costs come down, provide up to 50 per cent of global electricity by...

Solar and wind energy
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Solar and wind integration is key to reaching net zero by 2050: IEA report

There is an urgent need for timely integration of solar PV and wind power to achieve global decarbonization goals: IEA report.

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Can natural hydrogen become a sustainable energy source for the future?

Natural hydrogen has potential as a low-cost, low-carbon energy source, but significant challenges remain.

A small toy figure and mineral imitation are seen in front of the BHP logo in this illustration taken November 19, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
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BHP’s Australian nickel stoppages spoil plans for LME alternative

New trading platforms for nickel delayed by suspension of operations at Western Australia plants.

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