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Africa must reap the benefits of its energy transition minerals
In the rush to exploit minerals needed to fight climate change, African leaders should harness their natural wealth for the continent’s development
Azerbaijan pursues clean energy to export more ‘god-given’ gas to Europe
Baku rolls out its first large-scale renewables, but a rise in clean energy does not mean leaving fossil fuels in the ground
China steps away from 2025 energy efficiency goal
The government aims to cut the amount of energy needed for its economic growth by 2.5% in 2024, putting it far off track for a key five-year climate target
Global energy-related CO2 emissions hit record high in 2023 – IEA
Global emissions from energy rose by 410 million tonnes, or 1.1%, in 2023 to 37.4 billion tonnes, hitting a record hight
Cop29 host Azerbaijan launches green energy unit to sceptical response
Azerbaijan’s state oil and gas firm promises a green push but a lack of climate policies and plans to expand gas production are causing scepticism
How to weather the offshore wind storm
The offshore wind industry faces unique headwinds which threaten to push its growth journey off course and into choppy waters.
Colombia’s big green plans run into headwinds
Tricky politics have hampered renewable growth and plans to stop oil and gas exploration have sparked economic fears
Wars are closing down the window for climate action
Wars harm climate action because large militaries emit a lot and military spending diverts money away from tackling climate change
Capturing coal’s carbon can ease pain of India’s energy transition
Nearly two fifths of India’s districts depend on the coal sector and a rapid phasedown would be devastating for millions of people
Southeast Asia must not let Japan hijack its energy transition
Japan is trying to push fossil fuel-based technologies on the region like gas, fossil hydrogen, carbon capture and so-called clean coal
What climate funders must learn from Kenya’s wind power troubles
Conflict over land can slow down climate projects, so developers must work with local communities from the outset
Climate Home News seeks pitches on renewable energy supply chain
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China plans to recycle solar panels and wind turbines
China is the world’s biggest manufacturer of renewable energy equipment and is making plans for how to dispose of it once it stops working
IEA celebrates energy transition minerals investment, as fears of shortage lessen
There’s been a boom in investment in minerals like lithium, cobalt and nickel – which will be necessary for the energy transition
Green hydrogen rush risks energy ‘cannibalisation’ in Africa, analysts say
The EU signed green hydrogen agreements with Egypt, Kazakhstan, Morocco and Namibia to supply the bloc with the gas ahead of its 2030 goals.
Vietnam’s energy transition deal is a ‘black box’, partner warns
A Vietnam government partner suggested that even Hanoi is unaware of the details of the energy transition package
Greta Thunberg protests wind farm “violating human rights” in Norway
Thunberg said the wind farm violates the rights of indigenous Sami people to herd their reindeer, as the sight and sound of the turbines scares the animals
Floating offshore wind is about to come of age
Sponsored content: As an existing renewable technology, floating offshore wind could be the solution to the net-zero economy
Coal communities fear South Africa’s clean energy transition
Almost 80% of the more than 80,000 residents working in Ermelo are employed by Eskom and Transnet, the state-owned energy and transport companies
India announces $4.3 billion investment in clean energy
India wants to become a leader in green hydrogen production and to develop huge solar projects in the Ladakh region of the Himalayas