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Francine, now a tropical storm, is approaching the Gulf of Mexico and threatening vital energy infrastructure, including refineries and offshore platforms.
Francine, now a tropical storm, is approaching the Gulf of Mexico and threatening vital energy infrastructure, including refineries and offshore platforms.
The expansion of coal mines in China could compromise its climate targets and increase methane emissions, warns a study by Global Energy Monitor (GEM).
The expansion of coal mines in China could compromise its climate targets and increase methane emissions, warns a study by Global Energy Monitor (GEM).
Despite international reduction commitments, methane emissions are rising at a record pace, posing major risks for global climate and energy policies.
Despite international reduction commitments, methane emissions are rising at a record pace, posing major risks for global climate and energy policies.
The Think Pink trial opens in Sweden. The company and its executives are accused of serious violations of toxic waste management standards, impacting the waste management industry.
The Think Pink trial opens in Sweden. The company and its executives are accused of serious violations of toxic waste management standards, impacting the waste management industry.
Ofgem imposes a £25 million penalty on Drax for inaccurate information on the sustainability of the biomass used in its power plants.
Ofgem imposes a £25 million penalty on Drax for inaccurate information on the sustainability of the biomass used in its power plants.
The wreck of the oil tanker *Gulfstream* in Trinidad and Tobago, refloated after a major oil spill, is at the heart of security tensions, with attempted intrusions leading to exchanges of fire.
The wreck of the oil tanker *Gulfstream* in Trinidad and Tobago, refloated after a major oil spill, is at the heart of security tensions, with attempted intrusions leading to exchanges of fire.
Ecuador is embarking on a delicate transition to stop extracting oil from Block 43, in response to the 2023 referendum, in the face of major economic and logistical challenges.
Ecuador is embarking on a delicate transition to stop extracting oil from Block 43, in response to the 2023 referendum, in the face of major economic and logistical challenges.
South Africa's Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) has sanctioned TotalEnergies for misleading claims in an advertising campaign highlighting its environmental commitment.
South Africa's Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) has sanctioned TotalEnergies for misleading claims in an advertising campaign highlighting its environmental commitment.
A significant oil spill is paralyzing fishing and tourism on Venezuela's northwest coast, exacerbating the challenges already facing the country's energy sector.
A significant oil spill is paralyzing fishing and tourism on Venezuela's northwest coast, exacerbating the challenges already facing the country's energy sector.
Lithium mining in Argentina, a key driver of the global energy transition, generates economic opportunities while posing serious environmental and social challenges for local communities.
Lithium mining in Argentina, a key driver of the global energy transition, generates economic opportunities while posing serious environmental and social challenges for local communities.
NGOs are stepping up their campaign against Citigroup, denouncing its continued financing of fossil fuel projects in the midst of a climate emergency.
NGOs are stepping up their campaign against Citigroup, denouncing its continued financing of fossil fuel projects in the midst of a climate emergency.
The magnitude 7.1 earthquake in southern Japan prompted the immediate mobilization of the authorities and the suspension of a diplomatic trip by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, in view of the risk of a "mega-earthquake".
The magnitude 7.1 earthquake in southern Japan prompted the immediate mobilization of the authorities and the suspension of a diplomatic trip by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, in view of the risk of a "mega-earthquake".
Kazakh authorities impose a fine of 26.6 million euros on Caspiy Neft for environmental violations, marking a rare severity in this sector.
Kazakh authorities impose a fine of 26.6 million euros on Caspiy Neft for environmental violations, marking a rare severity in this sector.
The Kurdish authorities are closing 138 illegal refineries and imposing strict standards on the others to combat pollution in Erbil.
The Kurdish authorities are closing 138 illegal refineries and imposing strict standards on the others to combat pollution in Erbil.
Researchers warn of the risks of exceeding critical climate thresholds. Achieving carbon neutrality by 2100 is essential to avoid irreversible disruption.
Researchers warn of the risks of exceeding critical climate thresholds. Achieving carbon neutrality by 2100 is essential to avoid irreversible disruption.
Australia bans mining of the Jabiluka uranium deposit, reinforcing the protection of Aboriginal sites and respecting the demands of the Mirrar people.
Australia bans mining of the Jabiluka uranium deposit, reinforcing the protection of Aboriginal sites and respecting the demands of the Mirrar people.
The Philippines delay the pumping of hydrocarbons from the MT Terra Nova, accentuating the ecological risks. The leaks must be plugged before the 1.4 million liters of hydrocarbons can be siphoned off.
The Philippines delay the pumping of hydrocarbons from the MT Terra Nova, accentuating the ecological risks. The leaks must be plugged before the 1.4 million liters of hydrocarbons can be siphoned off.
Hundreds of Iraqis demonstrate against load shedding and water shortages in the midst of a summer heatwave, underlining the urgent need for energy and water reforms in a country with a failing infrastructure.
Hundreds of Iraqis demonstrate against load shedding and water shortages in the midst of a summer heatwave, underlining the urgent need for energy and water reforms in a country with a failing infrastructure.
The Biden administration is considering expanding protected areas against oil drilling in Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve (NPR-A), in response to growing environmental concerns.
The Biden administration is considering expanding protected areas against oil drilling in Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve (NPR-A), in response to growing environmental concerns.
Hurricane Beryl has left almost a million homes without power in Texas since July 8. Despite restoration efforts, some 450,000 customers are still without power.
Hurricane Beryl has left almost a million homes without power in Texas since July 8. Despite restoration efforts, some 450,000 customers are still without power.
California is experiencing an intense heat wave, increasing energy demand and requiring conservation measures.
California is experiencing an intense heat wave, increasing energy demand and requiring conservation measures.
Storm Beryl hit Texas, causing flooding and massive power outages. Five people lost their lives, thousands are without power, and the Houston area is severely affected.
Storm Beryl hit Texas, causing flooding and massive power outages. Five people lost their lives, thousands are without power, and the Houston area is severely affected.
Forest fires in Alberta continue to ravage the area around Suncor Energy's oil sands site, disrupting production. Local authorities and the company take steps to protect infrastructure and employees.
Forest fires in Alberta continue to ravage the area around Suncor Energy's oil sands site, disrupting production. Local authorities and the company take steps to protect infrastructure and employees.
The Biden administration decides to maintain the protection of 11 million hectares in Alaska, blocking mining and oil projects initiated by the previous administration, including the construction of the Ambler Highway.
The Biden administration decides to maintain the protection of 11 million hectares in Alaska, blocking mining and oil projects initiated by the previous administration, including the construction of the Ambler Highway.
Greenhouse gas emissions in France continue to fall, recording a 5.3% drop in the first quarter of 2024 compared with the same period in 2023, according to Citepa. This trend confirms the momentum observed in 2023.
Greenhouse gas emissions in France continue to fall, recording a 5.3% drop in the first quarter of 2024 compared with the same period in 2023, according to Citepa. This trend confirms the momentum observed in 2023.
Frequent and prolonged power cuts are making daily life worse for Egyptians in the sweltering heat. Infrastructure, electrical appliances and even people's health suffer.
Frequent and prolonged power cuts are making daily life worse for Egyptians in the sweltering heat. Infrastructure, electrical appliances and even people's health suffer.

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