Trump’s ‘drill, baby, drill’ agenda could keep the world hooked on oil and gas
The US president is making energy deals with Japan and Ukraine, and in Africa has even touted resurrecting coal Donald Trump’s repeated mantra of “drill,...
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How the world has responded to Trump’s Paris climate agreement withdrawal
From Europe to Africa and South America, countries reaffirm commitment to tackle crisis World leaders, senior ministers and key figures in climate diplomacy have, one...
Green economy could generate 3.3m jobs across Africa by 2030 – report
Policymakers and funders are being urged to invest in training a workforce to serve the industries of the future A greener economy could bring millions...
Australia news live: Albanese says Kamala Harris is a ‘good friend of Australia’ after Biden endorses US vice-president
Prime minister says Australia-US alliance has ‘never been stronger’. Follow the day’s news live Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily...
Australia politics live: Julian Assange expected to plead guilty in espionage case in deal that may end imprisonment and allow return to Australia
US prosecutors filed criminal paperwork against Assange that is typically a preliminary step before a plea deal. Follow today’s news headlines live ‘It’s just a...
Nuclear confusion: the Coalition’s power plan is becoming less and less clear
The Peter Dutton-led opposition is seeking a mandate to pursue nuclear energy, but details are in short supply Coalition reveals plan for independent authority to...
Ugandan oil pipeline protester allegedly beaten as part of ‘alarming crackdown’
Stephen Kwikiriza is one of 11 campaigners against EACOP targeted by authorities in past two weeks, rights group says A man campaigning against the controversial...
Alberta to ban renewables on ‘prime’ land and preserve ‘pristine viewscapes’
Decision by premier Danielle Smith further pits Canadian province against environmental groups pushing green energy Alberta will block renewable energy projects on “prime” agricultural land...
Canadian tar sands pollution is up to 6,300% higher than reported, study finds
Call for companies to ‘clean up their mess’ as Athabasca oil sands emissions vastly exceed industry-reported levels Toxic emissions from the Canadian tar sands –...
Revealed: Saudi Arabia’s grand plan to ‘hook’ poor countries on oil
Climate scientists say fossil fuel use needs to fall rapidly – but oil-rich kingdom is working to drive up demand Saudi Arabia is driving a...
