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As many as two thirds of the mining and metals facilities worldwide are located in areas facing 'significant' physical water risk, according to a new report by the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM).
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Around two thirds of mining and metals facilities worldwide at risk of water stress

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As many as two thirds of mining and metals facilities worldwide are located in areas facing ‘significant’ physical water risk,…

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Major oil and gas companies are planing to increase their upstream production over the coming years, despite public commitments to support the low-carbon transition, new research by the TPI Global Climate Transition Centre (TPI Centre) at the London School of Economics and Political Science has found.
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Oil and gas firms planning to ramp up production despite climate commitments, study finds

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Major oil and gas companies are planning to increase their upstream production over the coming years, despite public commitments to…

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The level to which oil & gas operators as well as diversified mining firms, are implementing decarbonisation strategies 'varies widely', according to the latest Net Zero Strategies (NZS) assessments from the TPI Global Climate Transition Centre.
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Fossil fuel and mining decarbonisation strategies vary widely, says TPI Centre

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The level to which oil & gas operators as well as diversified mining firms, are implementing decarbonisation strategies ‘varies widely’,…

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Envision Energy connects first AI wind turbine at inaugural project in Australia

7 months ago7 months ago3 mins

Envision Energy has grid-connected its first AI wind turbine prototype at its inaugural project in Australia – Fortescue’s Nullagine Wind Project…

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Short-term and operational issues are among the top concerns for mining and metals businesses, with sustainability dropping down the list of priorities, a new study by EY has found.
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Sustainability drops down the list of priorities for the mining and metals sector

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Short-term and operational issues are among the top concerns for mining and metals businesses, with sustainability dropping down the list…

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The Australian government has committed AU$1.1 billion toward the production of low carbon liquid fuels (LCLF), including renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel and e-fuels.
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Australia’s government commits to production of low carbon liquid fuels

12 months ago9 months ago3 mins

The Australian government has committed AU$1.1 billion toward the production of low carbon liquid fuels (LCLF), including renewable diesel, sustainable…

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Human activities such as deforestation and the expansion of agricultural land has had a massive impact on natural land carbon stocks, a study by researchers at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) has found.
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Human impact has reduced natural land carbon stocks by 24%

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Human activities such as deforestation and the expansion of agricultural land has had a massive impact on natural land carbon…

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Recycling lithium-ion batteries can provide a valuable secondary source of lithium, supporting both a circular economy and ensuring long-term sustainability
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Recycling lithium batteries can power a sustainable future, study claims

1 year ago9 months ago4 mins

Recycling lithium-ion batteries can provide a valuable secondary source of lithium, supporting both a circular economy and ensuring long-term sustainability…

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Subsidies to sectors such as agriculture, fossil fuels, fishing, and mining are helping to 'perpetuate environmental degradation' a new study by the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (ICTA-UAB) has claimed.
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Impact of public subsidies on environmental degradation explored in new report

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Subsidies to sectors such as agriculture, fossil fuels, fishing, and mining are helping to ‘perpetuate environmental degradation’ a new study…

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More than half (52.4%) of the energy used to mine Bitcoin in 2024 was from sustainable sources, with hydropower, wind, and nuclear energy making up the bulk of this share, a new report by Cambridge University has found.
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More than half the energy used to mine Bitcoin last year was sustainable

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More than half (52.4%) of the energy used to mine Bitcoin in 2024 was from sustainable sources, with hydropower, wind,…

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