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FILE PHOTO: The Alette Maersk, a green methanol-powered ship, is seen docket at the Port of Los Angeles, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., August 27, 2024. REUTERS/Lisa Baertlein/File Photo
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Maersk says ocean shipping’s zero-emissions push needs government support

Maersk's green methanol ship crossed the Pacific, but lacked U.S. refueling options, highlighting the need for more green fuel infrastructure.

BusinessClimateIndustryRegulationsTradeTransmission

Complex supply chains and climate change make “clean beauty” near impossible, but some keep trying

Sustainable beauty brands struggle with supply chain transparency, balancing eco-friendly practices with industry challenges.

Graphic showing the three different types of seabed zones being explored for potential mining (AFP)
BiodiversityClimateCritical MineralsEnvironmentMineralsMiningNews

The battle over mining mineral-rich deep sea ‘nodules’

With no moratorium on mining polymetallic nodules from the seabed, one company vows to forge ahead on collecting 'batteries in a rock'.

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 annual profit rises 2%, says open to higher debt for acquisitions

BHP's profit beat expectations, driven by strong iron ore and copper growth, while it raised its debt target for potential acquisitions.

FILE PHOTO: A resort worker looks out at a beach at an empty resort as Typhoon Haima strikes Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte in northern Philippines, October 20, 2016. REUTERS/Erik De Castro/File Photo
BiodiversityClimateEnvironmentNews

Sea levels rising faster in Pacific than elsewhere: WMO report

Sea levels in the Pacific Ocean are rising faster than the global average, threatening low-lying island states, a WMO report reveals.

ExxonMobil said it expects global oil demand to remain above 100 million barrels per day in 2050 (AFP)
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ExxonMobil expects global oil demand near current levels in 2050

ExxonMobil projects global oil demand will plateau above 100 million barrels per day by 2050, driven by population growth.

AnalysisClimateElectionsEmissionsIn-DepthPolitics

What 2024’s Historic Elections Could Mean for the Climate

Global leaders will play a critical role in addressing climate change, the energy transition and ensuring a livable future for everyone.

Among the successes identified was Britain's introduction in 2013 of a minimum carbon price, subsidies for renewable energy, and a coal phase-out plan (AFP)
ClimateEmissionsLegislationNewsPoliticsRegulationsReports

Combining climate measures key to slashing emissions: study

Published in the journal Science, the study examined 25 years of public policies in 41 countries across six continents.

Khavda is a massive solar and wind energy project in a desolate region of India's Gujarat (AFP)
ElectricityInfrastructureNewsSolar

Let it shine: top solar projects worldwide

As the Australian government approves the AA-PowerLink scheme, read about the rest of the globe's solar megaprojects

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Uber is seen at a temporary showroom at the Promenade road during the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2023, in the Alpine resort of Davos, Switzerland, January 20, 2023. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann/File Photo
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Uber hires ex-Tesla exec Rebecca Tinucci to oversee EV transition, memo says

Uber has a plan to completely electrify its vehicle fleet by 2040 and vowed to invest $800 million through 2025 to help reach...

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