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Brazil sees chance to power Europe's energy transition
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (123+ words) Brazilian companies have showcased energy'efficient industrial technologies at the Hannover trade fair, targeting European customers seeking to cut emissions and resource use. One standout innovation is a 100'horsepower electric motor for machines and elevators that is dramatically smaller and lighter…...
Amid fuel crisis, a bold move to leave oil and gas behind
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (1046+ words) At an unprecedented meeting in Colombia, delegates from more than 50 countries want to chart a practical path to wean the world off fossil fuels. Can they succeed where the UN climate talks have failed? Cristian Retamal, Chile's former negotiator at…...
Merz: Climate protection must not hold economy back
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (363+ words) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the public would not accept climate policies that lead to deindustrialization, warning that they would hinder progress and innovation. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz'has said that climate protection policies should not hinder economic and industrial progress....
Czechia's lithium mine plans spark resistance
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (163+ words) Plans to mine lithium in Cinovec, a mountain town on the Czech-German border, are dividing local communities. While the project promises jobs and investment, residents fear it could bring pollution and harm tourism. In Cinovec, a small mountain town on…...
Plans for lithium mine spark resistance in Czechia
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (163+ words) Plans to mine lithium in Cinovec, a mountain town on the Czech-German border, are dividing local communities. While the project promises jobs and investment, residents fear it could bring pollution and harm tourism. In Cinovec, a small mountain town on…...
Kenya's motorbike taxis go electric as fuel prices surge
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (160+ words) dw. com Kenya's motorbike taxis go electric as fuel prices surge Fuel price spikes in Nairobi are hitting motorcycle taxi riders hard, forcing many delivery drivers to work at a loss. But electric motorbikes are emerging as a resilient alternative....
Solar power in Morocco's desert: bold vision, mixed results
1+ week, 2+ day ago (753+ words) A massive solar tower in the Moroccan desert is the beacon of an ambitious push for a clean energy future. But fossil fuels and grid constraints stand in the way. The Moroccan city of Ouarzazate, about 200 kilometers (125 miles) southeast of…...
Mining and minerals " All Content on this topic " Page 30 of 30
2+ week, 2+ day ago (33+ words) dw. com Extracting minerals can bring a range of benefits, but mines can also provoke conflict and harm people and the environment....
US citizens beat rising energy bills with homegrown power
2+ week, 3+ day ago (1098+ words) In times of skyrocketing energy prices, record-breaking heat waves and blackouts, producing electricity at home has never been more appealing. About $150 (130) is what Brian Mc Gowan says he spent on power last year in his home in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. And…...
Electric vehicles in Pakistan " REV
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (128+ words) BYD, the world's largest EV manufacturer, is expanding into Pakistan. Chile's hydrogen-powered train: Does hydrogen for rail have a future? And Tanzania hopes e-transport will boost its economy and help the climate. Electric vehicles in Pakistan " REV Similar stories from…...