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Extreme weather highlights longer-term Canada concerns

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CANADA

The extreme cold comes as the province is still dealing with the damage caused by unprecedented levels of heat and wildfires last summer and then record levels of rainfall and…

Chile's government targets green hydrogen exports boom

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CHILE

The strategy would initially focus on the domestic market but the government’s aim is to position the country as one of the world’s three largest green hydrogen exporters by 2040.

Norway election is unlikely to alter energy policy

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NORWAY

Polls suggest that Conservative Party, which has led government for eight years, will not be re-elected. The smaller parties which the Conservatives usually rely on for…

New policies will make China's ICT industry greener

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CHINA

The plan covers the years until 2025, and contains a significant number of specific targets falling into three major categories: core breakthroughs in energy-saving and carbon…

Australia's green push may not be enough for investors

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AUSTRALIA

The policy aims to position the country as a leader in the clean energy sector by strengthening local manufacturing and innovation. Tax breaks will be available for the…

United Arab Emirates’ green transition will intensify

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Earlier in July, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government unveiled ambitious new targets for clean power and low-carbon hydrogen production. The main emirates are accelerating…

China's Belt and Road will evolve to fit new situation

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CHINA

China's top leaders are no longer promoting the BRI as a major international initiative, instead emphasising working-level contacts with partner countries. BRI activities continue…

NEOM is a key part of Saudi Arabia’s green rebranding

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SAUDI ARABIA

NEOM is a futuristic smart urban centre and tourism hub in north-western Saudi Arabia. The official rhetoric associated with the launch of NEOM emphasises the project’s…

Criticism will mount ahead of the Emirati-hosted COP28

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UAE

The move is the latest of the UAE’s attempts to portray itself as a supporter of action against climate change ahead of its hosting the COP28 global climate summit. Climate change…

Russia invests in oil as though net zero is illusion

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RUSSIA

Although Russia has itself adopted net-zero targets, current policy is to use the transition period by ramping up production to monetise reserves of oil. Efforts to reduce the…