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1 – 10 of 17The region is highly vulnerable to climate variability. The Dry Corridor -- a band of territory that runs from Guatemala to Panama and is home to around one-quarter of the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281538
ISSN: 2633-304X
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It becomes the second company due to supply wind power to Massachusetts to attempt to end contracts signed with the state’s utilities, arguing that supplying wind-generated…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280313
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The Philippines and other South-east Asian countries are keen on adding nuclear to their energy mixes. Geopolitics is a key factor in their efforts to realise this ambition, with…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB278902
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The closure of the plants, which accounted for around 5% of Germany’s electricity output, comes at a time when investment in nuclear energy is growing in Europe in order to meet…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB278622
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The strategy envisages the installation of 1,600 megawatts of renewable power generation capacity as well as investment into coal. Soaring prices and electricity shortages are…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB275065
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The decision, which critics allege is geopolitically motivated, will hinder the willingness of US financial institutions to provide financial backing for the USD6bn project to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB267572
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Prospects for global climate policy in 2016.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB206955
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As part of the 2015 Paris Agreement, Canada has committed to a national target of 30% reductions in carbon emissions from 2005 levels by 2030. However, figures released in April…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB221089
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Several Australian and international banks have declined to provide the Carmichael project with financing, and Adani is seeking a loan of 1 billion Australian dollars (743.5…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB216580
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It is the only country in South-east Asia with a large-scale nuclear plant, although this was never loaded with fuel. Other countries in the region have tentative plans to develop…