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France Unveils Its Energy and Climate Strategy Ahead of COP29

As COP29 approaches, France presents an ambitious roadmap to strengthen renewable energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

COP29 under Tension: Climate Commitments Threatened by Fossil Fuel Interests

As COP29 approaches in Azerbaijan, tensions emerge as climate ambitions clash with economic realities, and vulnerable nations express growing impatience.

Canada: 35% CO₂ Emissions Reduction in Energy by 2030, a Complex Transition

Canada commits to a 35% reduction in emissions from its energy sector by 2030, imposing constraints on a key economic industry. This project brings both hopes and concerns among provinces and companies.
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Malawi: Fuel Rationing Sparks Concerns Over Food Security

Facing a severe fuel shortage due to a lack of foreign currency, Malawi has implemented rationing measures, raising fears over food security and the stability of the agricultural and economic sectors.

CO2: European Car Manufacturers Face Imminent Climate Sanctions

With the tightening of European CO2 emissions standards, car manufacturers must reduce their emissions or face massive penalties. A significant challenge that could reshape the industrial landscape in Europe.

TotalEnergies urges Donald Trump to maintain U.S. climate commitments

Patrick Pouyanné, CEO of TotalEnergies, calls on Donald Trump to uphold U.S. climate commitments if he wins in 2024, fearing the impact of excessive deregulation on the oil industry and public opinion.
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Trump proposes import taxes: mixed reactions from the energy sector

Trump proposes import taxes: mixed reactions from the energy sector

Energy Poverty in France: When Electricity Cuts Affect Low-Income Households

Facing rising energy prices, numerous French households are at risk of power cuts and reduced electricity supply. An alarming situation that raises questions about the essential nature of energy.

Turkey Invests $70 Million to Develop Renewable Energy

Turkey launches a plan to modernize its electrical grid with the support of Climate Investment Funds and international financial players, aiming to quadruple solar capacity and double wind energy by 2035.
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COP29 in Baku: A Climate Summit Under Post-U.S. Election Tensions

World leaders will gather in Baku for COP29, a climate summit that may be disrupted by the U.S. election results, with crucial stakes surrounding the financing of the fight against global warming.

Paris Calls for a Delay in CO2 Sanctions Against European Automakers

Paris Calls for a Delay in CO2 Sanctions Against European Automakers

Global demand for clean energy technologies expected to triple by 2035, according to the IEA

The clean energy technology market could reach a value of $2 trillion by 2035, driven by solar, wind, electric vehicles, and other innovations, according to the latest IEA report.
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Jihadist Sabotage: Northern Nigeria Plunged Into Darkness, Millions of Inhabitants Affected

For two weeks, a power outage caused by jihadist sabotage has affected 19 states in northern Nigeria, paralyzing daily life for millions and weighing heavily on the local economy.

Cost Explosion for Belgium’s Energy Island in the North Sea

Belgium’s ambitious artificial island in the North Sea, designed to centralize renewable energy distribution, sees its costs triple, raising concerns about its financial and environmental future.

Africa could create up to 3.3 million green jobs by 2030, according to an FSD Africa report

The "Forecasting Green Jobs in Africa" report by FSD Africa and Shortlist reveals the potential to create millions of green jobs on the continent by 2030, focusing on key sectors like energy, agriculture, and sustainable mobility.
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The UN Warns of Climate Inaction Two Weeks Before COP29

As COP29 approaches, a UN report highlights that current climate commitments will not suffice to limit global warming to 1.5°C, endangering economies and human lives.

Indonesia Banks on Its First Battery Plant to Become an Electric Vehicle Leader

By leveraging its nickel resources, Indonesia inaugurates its first battery plant with the ambition of becoming a major player in the electric vehicle supply chain.

UN Report Warns: 4% Annual Emission Reduction Needed to Meet Climate Goals

A new UN report highlights the urgency of accelerating global emission reductions, with strengthened targets expected by February 2025 to avoid a catastrophic 3°C temperature rise.
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The American Presidential Election: A Decisive Choice for Climate

The opposing positions of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump on climate policy make the American election a crucial moment for the world’s environmental future.

Guyana: a Historic Agreement Between the CEOG Power Plant and the Amerindian Village of Prospérité

After years of conflict surrounding the Western Guyanese power plant, an unprecedented agreement has been signed with the Amerindian village of Prospérité, including an endowment fund to support local development.