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At Cop17, the pressure is on to rescue a deal that could end the destruction of nature
Nearly 200 countries are gathering in Yerevan for Cop17 to agree on plans to accelerate nature conservation efforts, as 2030 targets remain significantly off track amid budget constraints and global challenges.
Japan’s MMX mission set to grab a piece of Mars’s moon Phobos
Japan’s Mars Moons Exploration spacecraft has launched toward Phobos, where it will attempt to collect samples and return them to Earth by 2031, potentially solving the mystery of how Mars’s moons formed.
Palantir and Sadiq Khan drop legal battle over Met contract
Palantir and London Mayor Sadiq Khan have withdrawn their legal claims against each other over a blocked £50m Metropolitan Police contract, canceling a scheduled January high court trial.
The eyes have it: Reform politician’s ‘smart glasses’ prompt calls for ban in Westminster
A Welsh politician’s use of smart glasses in parliamentary debate has sparked calls from lawmakers to ban the technology at Westminster, citing privacy and security concerns.
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Hyundai has grown more than any automaker in the U.S. — and it’s not done yet
Hyundai Motor Group has grown its U.S. market share more than any major automaker this decade, increasing from 8.4% in 2020 to 11.8% through mid-year, and plans further expansion through a $26 billion investment.
Norway’s national oil company’s profits double to $11.5bn amid war on Iran
Norway’s state oil company Equinor reported nearly doubled profits of $11.5 billion in the second quarter, driven by elevated oil and gas prices stemming from geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions.
DCC, one of FTSE 100’s biggest energy firms, agrees £5.75bn takeover
US private equity firms KKR and Energy Capital Partners agreed to acquire DCC Energy, a major London-listed energy business, for £5.75bn, continuing a trend of UK companies going private.
BP puts North Sea oil and gas business up for sale
BP has launched a formal sale process for its North Sea oil and gas operations, ending six decades of production in the basin as new chief executive Meg O’Neill focuses on simplifying the company and reducing debt.
Millions in Great Britain could face emergency power cuts at short notice
Great Britain’s electricity system operator gains new powers to impose rotating blackouts with eight hours’ notice during severe power shortages, marking the first time such cuts can occur without emergency government intervention.
Chemical Spill at Duke Energy Plant in Florida Highlights Risks of Fossil Fuel Infrastructure
Duke Energy reported a 3,200-gallon sodium bisulfite spill at its Anclote Power Plant in Florida earlier this week, with environmental officials confirming no river contamination occurred.
Equinor Targets 27% International Production Growth by 2030
Norwegian energy company Equinor aims to increase international oil and gas production by 27% to 950,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day by 2030, focusing on growth in the U.S., Brazil, and Angola.
Delaware Governor Signs First-of-its-Kind Bill to Power Data Centers with Clean Energy
Delaware’s governor signed legislation requiring data centers to build clean energy infrastructure and pay for electricity grid upgrades, aiming to prevent residents from subsidizing Big Tech’s energy costs.
California Legislature Approves Bill Easing Access to Clean, Affordable “Balcony Solar”
California’s legislature approved SB 868, the Plug and Play Solar Act, which would eliminate regulatory barriers to installing affordable balcony solar systems in homes and apartments.
Collaboration Could Be a Win-Win for Cascading Hydropower
A study by the National Laboratory of the Rockies found that coordinated operation of seven Mid-Columbia hydropower dams could increase energy generation and revenue across all facilities while improving system efficiency.
UK’s small power plants face higher cyber risk into 2030s despite Iran-linked hack
Britain’s smallest power plants face elevated cyber-attack risks until the 2030s, even after an Iran-linked breach shut a gas facility last month, officials confirmed.
Burnham criticised for EV and North Sea approach amid climate crisis
Prime Minister Burnham faces criticism for proposing cuts to electric vehicle sales targets and accepting North Sea oil drilling while the UK experiences devastating wildfires linked to climate change.