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End of Fossil Fuel Era Inches Closer as COP30 Deal Agreed After Bitter Standoff
Wealthy countries should triple funds for countries to tackle climate impacts, but deforestation and critical minerals blocked from final deal.
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- Energy, Environment, Investing, Technology
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- Global
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Analysis: China Wants Electric Cars to Feed Power Back to the Grid
The world’s largest EV fleet could become a giant battery network if economic and technical hurdles are overcome.
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- Energy, Technology, Transportation
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- Asia Pacific
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Kenyan E-Mobility Startup Enzi Mobility Secures USD 3.5 Million Investment to Drive Clean Transport Solutions
As part of the agreement, Kula PCC will invest USD 2 million in equity, with an additional USD 1.5 million allocated to blockchain technology support.
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- Environment, Technology, Transportation
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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South Africa’s Mulilo Secures $75 Million from Norfund
The company has been expanding its project pipeline following an earlier investment by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners.
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- Energy, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Discovery Bank Becomes First Major South African Bank to Offer Crypto Trading
Discovery Bank has partnered with crypto exchange Luno to integrate crypto asset trading directly into the bank’s mobile application.
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- Finance, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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CrossBoundary Energy Secures Additional US $200 Million Senior Debt With Multiple New Lenders to Further Renewable Energy Portfolio Expansion Across Africa
"The transaction will further the construction of CrossBoundary Energy’s renewable energy infrastructure in Africa, providing energy-as-a-service to customers in mining, heavy industry, and telecommunications."
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- Energy, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Removing CO2 From Atmosphere Vital to Avoid Catastrophic Tipping Points, Leading Scientist Says
10bn tonnes must be captured from the air every year to limit global heating to 1.7C, says Johan Rockström.
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- Energy, Environment, Technology
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- Global
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Big Tech’s Rising AI Emissions Push Durable Carbon Removal Prices to New Highs
More than $10 billion has moved into the market through spot purchases and long-term offtakes, reshaping global expectations for carbon removal finance.
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- Environment, Technology
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