Environment

Germany wants to keep fuel motor cars, but get rid of petrol

LE BOURGET, France (AFP) - Automaking powerhouse Germany is opposed to a ban on internal combustion engines from 2035 provided…

Iran hails nuclear talk ‘progress’ but Raisi insists US sanctions end

by Tim Witcher Agence France-Presse DOHA, Qatar (AFP) - Iran Monday signalled "significant progress" in talks on reviving a stalled…

US climate envoy Kerry in Egypt to discuss COP27 summit

CAIRO, Egypt (AFP) - The United States and Egypt on Monday launched a working group to prepare for the COP27…

TotalEnergies finds new oil, gas reserves off Suriname

PARIS, France (AFP) - French giant TotalEnergies on Monday announced the discovery of significant reserves of oil and gas off…

Ethiopia starts generating power at Nile mega-dam

by Robbie Corey-Boulet gence France-Presse GUBA, Ethiopia (AFP) - Ethiopia began generating electricity from its mega-dam on the Blue Nile…

Mexico’s nature defenders put lives on line

by Jennifer Gonzalez Covarrubias Agence France-Presse OCAMPO, Mexico (AFP) - In the fir forests of Mexico, one of the world's…

Australia’s largest coal-fired power plant to close

by Andrew BEATTY Agence France-Presse SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) - Australia's largest coal-fired power plant will shut in 2025 -- several…

Bananas to fish scales: fashion’s hunt for eco-materials

by Eric RANDOLPH Agence France-Presse PARIS, France (AFP) - Sneakers made from banana or pineapple leaves, dresses from nettles or…

Morocco announces $1 billion drought relief plan

RABAT, Morocco (AFP) - Morocco said Wednesday it will launch a nearly $1 billion aid programme to help its agriculture…

China govt to help run coal power plants at full capacity

BEIJING, China (AFP) - China will help its coal-fired power plants run at full capacity, the government has announced, raising…

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