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At COP29, wealthy nations improved their climate finance offer to $300 billion following pushback from developing nations. As discussions continued well into the extra day, key figures like Ed Miliband …
COP29: Wealthy Nations Increase Climate Finance Offer to $300 Billion in Baku Read More
The UN climate talks COP29 faced significant challenges as negotiators struggled to finalize a deal on financial support for developing nations, proposing US$250 billion annually by 2035, which fell short …
UN Climate Talks COP29 Experience Challenges in Financial Commitments Read More
A proposed climate tax on cryptocurrency mining seeks to impose a levy of $0.045 per kilowatt-hour of electricity consumed, potentially generating $5.2 billion annually for climate action. This initiative, growing …
Proposed Climate Tax on Crypto Mining Aims to Fund Global Sustainability Efforts Read More
The Kipushi zinc-copper-lead-germanium mine in DRC officially reopened, led by President Félix Tshisekedi. This joint venture between Ivanhoe Mines and Gécamines marks a significant milestone after over three decades of …
Official Reopening of Kipushi Zinc Mine in DRC Marks Economic Milestone Read More
After a decade of decline, nuclear power is experiencing a resurgence due to investments from tech giants and the pressing need for low-carbon energy solutions. Countries are increasingly recognizing nuclear’s …
The Resurgence of Nuclear Power: Innovation Amidst Climate Pressures Read More
Andrada Mining has partnered with SQM to develop its Lithium Ridge asset, a strategically significant mining site near Uis Mine. The agreement involves a potential USD 20 million investment from …
Andrada Mining Partners with SQM to Boost Local Economy in Namibia Read MoreOn November 18, 2024, Seychelles and the World Bank discussed a coastal erosion project, with highlights from a site visit conducted by the World Bank’s regional vice president. The project …
Seychelles Partners with World Bank on Coastal Erosion Project Read More
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Chris Wright, a fossil fuel advocate and climate change skeptic, to lead the Department of Energy. Wright, the CEO of Liberty Energy, is expected to …
Trump Appoints Chris Wright, Fossil Fuel Advocate, to Department of Energy Leadership Read More
A recent EY study found that only 41% of businesses have transition plans to address climate change risks, with over a third lacking any commitment to mitigating these impacts. The …
Majority of Firms Unprepared for Climate Change Risk, Study Reveals Read More
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (Eacop) Project, a joint venture between the governments of Tanzania and Uganda, has achieved 47 percent completion as of September 2024. With a total …
Progress of the Uganda-Tanzania Oil Pipeline Reaches 47 Percent Completion Read More