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Africa secures major clean energy deals as France deepens investment push
Among the deals, Kenya Airways and Rubis Energy agreed to jointly develop Africa's first sustainable aviation fuel production facility in Kenya.
Five things to know about Trump, China and wind power
The two countries are headed in different directions on energy.
Trump-Xi summit raises terrifying prospect for US and Europe: Chinese cars
The question is when, not if, U.S. and European auto markets will open up to Chinese EV investment.
FEMA’s acting administrator is out, for the third time under Trump
Karen Evans, who had led the agency since December, is the latest official to be removed from FEMA.
New Zealand moves to ban climate lawsuits against emitters
The nation's government said such cases create "uncertainty" for business. The effort mirrors those of Republicans in the U.S.
Trump DOJ urges court to halt Minnesota climate lawsuit
EPA and the State Department say the lawsuit is undermining federal authority. DOJ has lost similar cases against states.
A startup confronts water shortages by pulling it out of the air
Atoco's shipping-container-sized machine will produce up to 1,057 gallons of water daily and can be installed at data centers, hospitals and other critical infrastructure.
Worst start to wildfire season raises alarm as El Niño threatens
This year’s early season wildfires have overwhelmed fire crews in Argentina, Chile and Japan, while fueling historic blazes in the U.S. and Southeast Asia.
EU doubles down on carbon tax for international flights
The move sets up a fight with the United States, which opposes carbon pricing.
South Africa declares natural disaster as floods kill at least 10
Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe experienced unusually heavy rains in recent months, with the region's worst flooding in years.
6 things to know about Trump’s FEMA nominee
Cameron Hamilton was acting agency chief last year until he was fired amid clashes with Kristi Noem.
Flood insurer’s shares leap after Trump is urged to shed federal policies
Analysts say private companies have an opportunity to insure against flood damage following recommendations to narrow the National Flood Insurance Program.
Australia’s highest court to hear its first climate case
The fight could result in requirements for government officials to consider greenhouse gas emissions when approving fossil fuel projects.
EPA plan would let work start on data centers, power plants before air permits
Developers could start building "non-emitting" components ahead of air permitting under Administrator Lee Zeldin's proposal.
UK carbon futures see gains as Starmer speech boosts EU linkup outlook
The U.K. launched its own carbon market following Brexit, which has traded at a discount to the EU equivalent.
China green tech firms target new consumers hit by Iran war energy shock
A total of 50 countries had record solar imports from China in March, with Nigeria recording a 519 percent surge from February and notable spikes in Malaysia, Ethiopia, and Kenya.
Indigenous Amazon groups urge UN to curb organized crime
In recent years, illegal gold mining, logging and drug trafficking have spread deeper into remote rainforest regions in countries including Brazil, Peru, Colombia and Ecuador.
Bolivia’s fuel shortages, ‘junk gasoline’ drive EV surge
The South American country is grappling with fuel shortages and a presidential decree that ended long-standing fuel subsidies, effectively doubling the cost of gasoline.
Trump picks Cameron Hamilton to run FEMA
The president nominated the man he fired as leader of the nation's disaster agency a year ago.
Enbridge proposes expansion of New England pipeline
The plan to increase gas supply comes as the region's Democratic governors seek reelection, pledging to both green their states' economies and address high energy prices.
