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Venezuela faces fresh US pressure as Washington recognises opposition leader as president-elect

20 November 2024

The US has ramped up pressure on Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro by formally recognising opposition candidate Edmundo González as the country's president-elect, marking the first time the Biden administration has used this designation.

Eight times more children face exposure to extreme weather disasters in 2050s due to climate crisis – UN

20 November 2024

The number of children worldwide exposed to extreme climate events is set to rise eight-fold by the 2050s who will face extreme heatwaves, floods and droughts compared with the 2000s, according to a United Nations report, The Guardian reports.

Southeast Asia expands pumped hydro to boost energy storage

20 November 2024

As Southeast Asia rapidly transitions toward renewable energy, countries across the region are investing heavily in pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) to enhance grid stability and support sustainable growth

Romgaz lists €500mn bond on Bucharest Stock Exchange

20 November 2024

Bond issue is part of Romgaz’s strategy to raise €1.5bn for projects including the Neptun Deep offshore gas field.

Recycling lags for some green energy minerals

19 November 2024

According to data released in a new report by the International Energy Agency, the recycling rates of many metals critical for green energy transitions are low and have only risen slowly over the last years.

Carbon Brief releases sixth version of extreme weather event interactive map

19 November 2024

As the planet warms and the Climate Crisis accelerates faster than scientists predicted, extreme weather events from floods to fires have turned into an annual disaster season that is only going to get worse.

Iraq refuses fossil fuel phaseout at COP29

18 November 2024

Iraq's parliamentary delegation has rejected calls to phase out fossil fuels at the United Nations Climate Summit COP29 in Baku, citing their crucial role in the national economy.

Central European countries least likely in the EU to prioritise climate change

18 November 2024

Stark contrast with Southern Europe, where around half of respondents from Bulgaria, Romania and other countries fear they will have to relocate to escape climate crisis, EIB survey shows.

Russia cuts off gas supply to Austria's OMV

17 November 2024

Russian gas giant's cut off of supplies to Austria's biggest oil and gas company triggers a spike in European gas prices.

COP29: Report reveals just 1% of 1,200 UNEP methane alerts triggered action

17 November 2024

Governments and companies unresponsive even though emissions of the gas represent “low-hanging fruit” in climate crisis fight.