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ExxonMobil takes $1 billion Cuba property fight to US Supreme Court

ExxonMobil has taken its decades-old property dispute with Cuba to the highest court in the United States. The American energy giant is demanding more than $1 billion in compensation...
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Scientists found a cheap metal catalyst that breaks down plastic waste over 10× better than platinum

Plastic is everywhere. From water bottles and food containers to household items and packaging,...
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A warning sign for U.S. shale as drilling stops in North Dakota for the first time in decades

The U.S. oil industry received a strong signal this week about how damaging low...
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Melting Arctic turns Greenland into a global power prize as Trump’s interest resurfaces

Greenland is emerging as a global focal point as the Arctic changes faster than...
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Trump presses US oil companies to invest $100 billion in Venezuela after power shift

The US president Donald Trump has promised major oil companies “total safety” and “total...
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Biofuel Boost: India’s Struggle and Success with Used Cooking Oil

India is on the brink of a biofuel revolution. Significant steps are being taken to reduce the country's reliance on fossil fuels. The focus...

Enough plastic to fill Central Park to the Empire State Building’s height — every single year

The world generates a total of 57 million tons of plastic pollution annually, and a substantial part ends up in the Global South. That's...

Methane emergency: greenhouse gas 80 times stronger than CO₂ may derail Paris climate goals

The emission levels of methane are on the rise, which could jeopardize our chances of meeting the climate goals established in the Paris Agreement....

Saudi Arabia’s Aggressive Shift in Natural Gas Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Saudi Arabia is taking important steps toward becoming a key natural gas player in the global field. In fact, this is no longer merely...

AT&T to Remove Lead Cables from Lake Tahoe

AT&T will remove more than 100,000 pounds of lead cables from Lake Tahoe after a long battle in litigation. Environmental activists and local leaders...

A Path to Busan for an Era Without Plastic

Asia-Pacific countries have a critical role in ensuring the upcoming treaty addresses not just waste management but also the core issue of plastic production....

Singapore Beaches Closed due to Oil Spill on Sentosa Island

Sentosa, a well-known resort island and refuge for expatriates in Singapore, has closed its beaches due to an oil spill disaster at a nearby...

How Climate Change is Influencing Domestic Politics and Policy-Making in Different Countries

Climate Change Is Now at the Center of Government Decisions Climate change is no longer a topic just for scientists and weather experts. Today, it...

Silent Slaughter: Farm Chemicals Are Killing Butterflies Before They Fly!

Pesticides are chemicals used by farmers to protect their crops. These substances help fight off insects, weeds, and diseases that can damage plants. There...
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