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China rolls out a raft of new green energy laws and projects to cement its global lead in the green transition

19 August 2024

China rolled out a tidal wave of new legislation and action plans to bolster its drive to switch from fossil fuels to green energy, as early indicators suggest it has reached peak emissions six years early.

China’s move to restrict “bullet material” antimony exports to boost Tajikistan, Turkey and Myanmar

18 August 2024

Move explained by Beijing as a national security issue set to push up prices for critical mineral to new highs.

IMF: Carbon emissions from AI and crypto are surging and tax policy can help

16 August 2024

What do crypto assets and artificial intelligence have in common? Both are power hungry and that is increasing emissions.

West Asia swelters in record-breaking heatwave as mega pilgrimage begins

15 August 2024

The Middle East is grappling with a heatwave of unprecedented intensity as temperatures in Iraq and Iran soar to nearly 50°C (122°F), causing a series of electricity failures across the region.

India's renewable energy capacity concentrated in just seven states

15 August 2024

India's renewable energy capacity is predominantly concentrated in just seven states in the south and west of the country, Construction World reports.

Bulgaria temporarily freezes Chiren gas storage expansion amid EPPO investigation

15 August 2024

The EPPO is probing Bulgartransgaz and three other companies in a probe into suspected fraud related to the Chiren expansion project that is funded by the EU.

Ukrainian diving instructor suspected of blowing up Nord Stream gas pipelines on the run from a German arrest warrant

14 August 2024

A Ukrainian diving instructor suspected of being part of the gang that blew up Nord Stream gas pipelines last year is on the run. German prosecutors issued an arrest warrant for the man only identified as Vladislav Ts on August 13.

Azerbaijan builds largest wind farm in the Caucasus

14 August 2024

Azerbaijan is steadily advancing towards becoming a leader in renewable energy, with the goal of emerging as a key exporter of green energy to Europe.

Four-century record heat is “existential threat” to Great Barrier Reef

13 August 2024

Over the past nine years, the Great Barrier Reef has experienced five significant coral bleaching events. A recent study examining centuries-old coral samples highlights the severe threat climate change poses to this natural wonder.

Global wind to more than double by 2030, but more is needed, says Ember

13 August 2024

National wind targets aim for a collective doubling of capacity by 2030, and global forecasts suggest this is achievable, says a new report by climate change think-tank Ember.