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At the COP30 climate summit in Brazil, Indonesia is making an aggressive pitch to become a global leader in carbon trading, despite mounting criticism from environmental experts who question whether these credits deliver real climate benefits. The country has transformed…
The UK government is poised to eliminate heat pump subsidies for hundreds of thousands of homeowners as part of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s upcoming budget strategy aimed at reducing energy bills across the country. The move comes as officials grapple with…
French energy giant TotalEnergies is moving forward with plans to restart its massive liquefied natural gas project in Mozambique, four years after halting operations due to deadly insurgent attacks. The company officially lifted its force majeure status on October 24,…
Australia’s Liberal Party has officially dropped its commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, marking a significant reversal in the country’s climate policy landscape. The decision, announced by party leader Sussan Ley, comes just six months after she promised…
Rescue crews have recovered the body of a coal miner who went missing after a sudden flood trapped him inside a West Virginia mine last Saturday. Governor Patrick Morrisey confirmed the discovery on Thursday, ending a multi-day search and rescue…
Italy's proposed Messina Bridge could end centuries-old train ferry crossings between Sicily and mainland. Meanwhile, Vietnam's cave conservation efforts have transformed former hunters into wildlife protectors, helping species like slow lorises recover from near-extinction in ancient karst limestone regions.
Africa stands at a critical crossroads in its energy journey, according to the International Energy Agency’s World Energy Outlook 2025 released in November. While the continent is experiencing unprecedented growth in renewable energy capacity, a stark reality persists: 600 million…
In the remote villages of Zanzibar, where nearly half of the archipelago’s 2 million residents lack access to electricity, a groundbreaking program is empowering local women to become solar power technicians—earning them the nickname “solar mamas.” Through Barefoot College International,…
Africa is facing a perfect storm of climate challenges in 2025, with devastating floods ravaging the Democratic Republic of Congo and Somalia while severe drought grips Chad. These extreme weather events highlight the continent’s vulnerability to climate change, but according…
The South Australian city of Whyalla is emerging as a potential world leader in environmentally-friendly steel production, presenting both federal and state governments with a crucial test of their commitment to clean energy manufacturing. According to industry experts Rod Sims…
