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The case for giving garments a passport

As part of the forthcoming Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation, which is set to take effect in 2027, every garment sold in European Union member states will be required to carry a digital product passport: a scannable record that traces an item’s full lifecycle.

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Oil, gold and rare earth elements: the backdrop to US political tension with Venezuela

The country’s enormous energy and mineral resources are consolidating as a key factor in the geopolitical dispute and in Venezuela’s institutional collapse.

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One word sums up climate politics in 2025: Greenlash

In a year shaped by Trump's return to the White House, the new administration touted "energy dominance" and protesters threw eggs at "swasticars."

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Trump’s first year back in office has been a roller coaster for clean energy

Dozens of energy developers, experts and politicians say there were some highs amid a lot of lows in a roller coaster year for clean energy as President Donald Trump worked to boost polluting fuels while stymying wind and solar.
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The US has a power crunch. Congress is still far from solving it

A House-passed bill aimed at speeding approvals of energy projects includes language that wind and solar supporters call unacceptable. Now it goes to the Senate.
www.politico.com
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Lawmakers question clean energy group’s tactics on permitting

The American Clean Power Association’s moves have sparked bipartisan anger.
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Wastewater flowing from outflow into pond

Buildings turn sewer pipes into heating and cooling solution

Wastewater flushed down the drain can be used to heat and cool homes and buildings in a sustainable way and climate experts say it's an untapped source of energy due to its stable temperature of approximately 70°F.
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Canada announces new methane emission standards for oil and gas sector

The new rules, which will take effect in 2028, aim to cut emissions by 75% by 2035.

www.aljazeera.com
Electric car battery. Lithium-ion cell pack.

India's battery recycling poses challenges, opportunities

Reusing, recycling and repurposing batteries can reduce dependence on hard to obtain critical minerals and create a $9 billion industry, according to energy analysts.
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Ultra-processed diets drive obesity and climate change — but solutions are within reach

Diets around the world dependent on ultra-processed foods and animal-based agriculture are driving obesity rates and climate change, but solutions exist that would bolster health, and save money and the planet, according to a new review. 
www.thenewlede.org
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The year the US doubled down on critical minerals

In 2025, the list of metals became a top priority under President Trump. But what even are they?

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China’s clean energy investments abroad are a boon for climate, but human rights and the environment are a different story

Chinese companies have pledged hundreds of billions of dollars in clean energy manufacturing investments overseas. The projects could help lower emissions, but they are having significant social, environmental and human rights impacts.
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EU gets tough on carbon border tax on heavy industry, vows to protect domestic producers

European producers of steel and aluminium will face higher CO2 emissions costs, but the European Commission wants to channel part of the revenues of the EU's carbon border tax to help heavy industries decarbonize.

www.euronews.com
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Trump administration to dismantle National Center for Atmospheric Research

The Trump administration announced plans to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado, citing concerns about “climate alarmism.”
www.washingtonpost.com
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EU set to scrap 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars to boost auto industry

The EU looks set to scrap a ban on petrol and diesel cars that was supposed to come into effect in 2035, as European car makers are struggling against fierce competition from China and slow consumer update of electric vehicles.

www.france24.com
Offshore wind turbines with the sunset in the background.

New England eyes Canada for energy as US offshore wind flounders

Nova Scotia has launched an ambitious plan to open its coast to wind development — and send some power south to the U.S.
www.eenews.net
Electric vehicle plugged into charging station

Gas-loving Trump cedes electric car market to China

Donald Trump is pushing gas guzzlers over EVs — in spite of climate and cost concerns. China is now set to race further ahead into an electrified automotive future.
www.dw.com
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Spain's commitment to renewable energy may be in doubt

Spain has rapidly expanded wind and solar power to supply more than half of its electricity, but a recent nationwide blackout and growing political opposition are raising questions about whether its renewable-first energy model can ensure long-term stability.

www.bbc.com
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