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Electric Vehicle - Indonesia

On October 2, 2025, a motorist is seen using a public electric vehicle charging station (SPKLU) in Medan, North Sumatra, to charge his electric vehicle (EV). This action exemplifies Indonesia's commitment to advancing green energy initiatives, a strategy led by the State Electric Company (PLN) through the extensive electrification across multiple sectors. The swift development of SPKLU infrastructure represents a critical measure in diminishing the nation's dependence on fossil fuels. It facilitates a seamless transition toward a sustainable, low-emission electricity system, ultimately contributing to a cleaner energy future for all citizens. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Electric Vehicle - Indonesia

On October 2, 2025, a motorist is seen using a public electric vehicle charging station (SPKLU) in Medan, North Sumatra, to charge his electric vehicle (EV). This action exemplifies Indonesia's commitment to advancing green energy initiatives, a strategy led by the State Electric Company (PLN) through the extensive electrification across multiple sectors. The swift development of SPKLU infrastructure represents a critical measure in diminishing the nation's dependence on fossil fuels. It facilitates a seamless transition toward a sustainable, low-emission electricity system, ultimately contributing to a cleaner energy future for all citizens. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Electric Vehicle - Indonesia

On October 2, 2025, a motorist Darwis (40) utilised a public electric vehicle charging station (SPKLU) in Medan, North Sumatra, to charge his electric vehicle (EV). This action exemplifies Indonesia's commitment to advancing green energy initiatives, a strategy led by the State Electric Company (PLN) through the extensive electrification across multiple sectors. The swift development of SPKLU infrastructure represents a critical measure in diminishing the nation's dependence on fossil fuels. It facilitates a seamless transition toward a sustainable, low-emission electricity system, ultimately contributing to a cleaner energy future for all citizens. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Electric Vehicle - Indonesia

On October 2, 2025, a diverse array of electric vehicles, alongside various other types of vehicles, traversed the roadway adjacent to a Public Electric Vehicle Charging Station (SPKLU) in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. This event underscores Indonesia's dedication to promoting green energy initiatives, a strategy spearheaded by the State Electricity Company (PLN) through comprehensive electrification efforts across multiple sectors. The accelerated development of SPKLU infrastructure represents a pivotal advancement in decreasing the nation's reliance on fossil fuels. Such progress facilitates a seamless transition towards a sustainable and low-emission electricity system, ultimately contributing to a cleaner energy future for all citizens. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Electric Vehicle - Indonesia

On October 2, 2025, a motorist is seen using a public electric vehicle charging station (SPKLU) in Medan, North Sumatra, to charge his electric vehicle (EV). This action exemplifies Indonesia's commitment to advancing green energy initiatives, a strategy led by the State Electric Company (PLN) through the extensive electrification across multiple sectors. The swift development of SPKLU infrastructure represents a critical measure in diminishing the nation's dependence on fossil fuels. It facilitates a seamless transition toward a sustainable, low-emission electricity system, ultimately contributing to a cleaner energy future for all citizens. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Electric Vehicle - Indonesia

On October 2, 2025, a motorist is seen using a public electric vehicle charging station (SPKLU) in Medan, North Sumatra, to charge his electric vehicle (EV). This action exemplifies Indonesia's commitment to advancing green energy initiatives, a strategy led by the State Electric Company (PLN) through the extensive electrification across multiple sectors. The swift development of SPKLU infrastructure represents a critical measure in diminishing the nation's dependence on fossil fuels. It facilitates a seamless transition toward a sustainable, low-emission electricity system, ultimately contributing to a cleaner energy future for all citizens. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Nations Retreat from Fossil Fuel Dependency

On February 13, 2025, mass electric vehicles were seen during daily operations in Medan, North Sumatra, to meet local transportation needs. The global emphasis on efforts to minimize the use of fossil fuels underscores the challenges associated with storing electrical energy. Similarly, the electric vehicle Togg T10X became a souvenir to mark the 75th anniversary of the partnership between Indonesia and Turkey. In addition, Indonesia is involved in geological research focused on rare earth elements, including lithium, found in the remains of the Sidoarjo mudflow disaster. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Nations Retreat from Fossil Fuel Dependency

On February 13, 2025, mass electric vehicles were seen during daily operations in Medan, North Sumatra, to meet local transportation needs. The global emphasis on efforts to minimize the use of fossil fuels underscores the challenges associated with storing electrical energy. Similarly, the electric vehicle Togg T10X became a souvenir to mark the 75th anniversary of the partnership between Indonesia and Turkey. In addition, Indonesia is involved in geological research focused on rare earth elements, including lithium, found in the remains of the Sidoarjo mudflow disaster. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Nations Retreat from Fossil Fuel Dependency

On February 13, 2025, mass electric vehicles were seen during daily operations in Medan, North Sumatra, to meet local transportation needs. The global emphasis on efforts to minimize the use of fossil fuels underscores the challenges associated with storing electrical energy. Similarly, the electric vehicle Togg T10X became a souvenir to mark the 75th anniversary of the partnership between Indonesia and Turkey. In addition, Indonesia is involved in geological research focused on rare earth elements, including lithium, found in the remains of the Sidoarjo mudflow disaster. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Nations Retreat from Fossil Fuel Dependency

On February 13, 2025, mass electric vehicles were seen during daily operations in Medan, North Sumatra, to meet local transportation needs. The global emphasis on efforts to minimize the use of fossil fuels underscores the challenges associated with storing electrical energy. Similarly, the electric vehicle Togg T10X became a souvenir to mark the 75th anniversary of the partnership between Indonesia and Turkey. In addition, Indonesia is involved in geological research focused on rare earth elements, including lithium, found in the remains of the Sidoarjo mudflow disaster. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Nations Retreat from Fossil Fuel Dependency

On February 13, 2025, mass electric vehicles were seen during daily operations in Medan, North Sumatra, to meet local transportation needs. The global emphasis on efforts to minimize the use of fossil fuels underscores the challenges associated with storing electrical energy. Similarly, the electric vehicle Togg T10X became a souvenir to mark the 75th anniversary of the partnership between Indonesia and Turkey. In addition, Indonesia is involved in geological research focused on rare earth elements, including lithium, found in the remains of the Sidoarjo mudflow disaster. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canada: Montreal Protesters Accuse COP29 Host Azerbaijan Of Greenwashing

On Sunday, November 10, a day before the start of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, demonstrators gathered at Montreal's Place des Arts to protest Azerbaijan, the conference's host, accusing it of using climate initiatives to "greenwash" its military actions against Armenia, human rights violations, and environmental exploitation.

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Italy: Fridays For Future Protest Takes Place In Turin

Young activists took to the streets in Turin on Friday, October 11, demanding action on climate change and calling for the defense of the future.

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Italy: Fridays For Future Protest Takes Place In Turin 2

Young activists took to the streets in Turin on Friday, October 11, demanding action on climate change and calling for the defense of the future.

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Politics shouldn't override innovation: Kenyan economist

STORY: Politics shouldn't override innovation: Kenyan economist SHOOTING TIME: May 15, 2024 DATELINE: May 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of China's EV industry 2. SOUNDBITE (English): XN IRAKI, Kenyan economist STORYLINE: The U.S. on Tuesday announced new tariffs on a variety of imports from China, including electric vehicles (EVs), lithium batteries, photovoltaic cells, critical minerals, semiconductors, steel and aluminum. The additional levy will cause tariffs on Chinese EV imports to rise to 100 percent this year. A Nairobi-based economist said the U.S. move shows how politics override innovation, noting that protectionism will harm the global decarbonization trend and industry growth. SOUNDBITE (English): XN IRAKI, Kenyan economist "We are seeing politics overriding innovation. Everybody believes that world is at time to become decarbonized world, so that we move away from fossil fuels, coals, gas, petrol, diesel and so on. And one of the ways to

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UK: Protesters Disrupt Barclays AGM In Glasgow 3

Activists from multiple Palestine and climate groups gathered outside the SEC Armadillo auditorium in Glasgow, where the Barclays' annual shareholder meeting was held on Thursday, May 9. The crowd gathered to condemn the bank, claiming that it invests in Israeli arms companies and fossil fuels. This video shows a protester disrupting the meeting by speaking out in the audience.

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UK: Protesters Disrupt Barclays AGM In Glasgow 2

Activists from multiple Palestine and climate groups gathered outside the SEC Armadillo auditorium in Glasgow, where the Barclays' annual shareholder meeting was held on Thursday, May 9. The crowd gathered to condemn the bank, claiming that it invests in Israeli arms companies and fossil fuels. This video shows the protesters chanting, 'Your profits are covered in Palestinian blood' outside the venue.

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The new climate law

08.05.2024, Tallinn. Press conference introducing the climate-proof economy law with Keit Kasemets- secretary general of the Ministry of Climate, Minister of Climate Kristen Michal and Kristi Klaas- deputy secretary for the green reform at the Ministry of Climate. The forthcoming climate law aims for the public sector to phase out fossil fuels by 2040, CO2-free electricity generation and security of supply, as well as CO2-free heat generating. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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The new climate law

08.05.2024, Tallinn. Press conference introducing the climate-proof economy law with Keit Kasemets- secretary general of the Ministry of Climate, Minister of Climate Kristen Michal and Kristi Klaas- deputy secretary for the green reform at the Ministry of Climate. The forthcoming climate law aims for the public sector to phase out fossil fuels by 2040, CO2-free electricity generation and security of supply, as well as CO2-free heat generating. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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The new climate law

08.05.2024, Tallinn. Press conference introducing the climate-proof economy law with Keit Kasemets- secretary general of the Ministry of Climate, Minister of Climate Kristen Michal and Kristi Klaas- deputy secretary for the green reform at the Ministry of Climate. The forthcoming climate law aims for the public sector to phase out fossil fuels by 2040, CO2-free electricity generation and security of supply, as well as CO2-free heat generating. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Spain still has a lot to do in renewable energy transition: energy expert

STORY: Spain still has a lot to do in renewable energy transition: energy expert SHOOTING TIME: April 24, 2024 DATELINE: April 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:08 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of wind, solar, hydraulic and biogas production facilities and parks in Spain 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Catalan): LAURA PEREZ SANCHEZ, Energy expert and researcher at the Autonomous University of Barcelona's Institute of Environmental Science and Technology 3. various of the city of Barcelona and solar panel installations on buildings 4. various of wind and solar parks 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Catalan): LAURA PEREZ SANCHEZ, Energy expert and researcher at the Autonomous University of Barcelona's Institute of Environmental Science and Technology 6. various of renewable energy in the city STORYLINE: A Spanish energy expert said on Wednesday that the country still has plenty of work to do to achieve its goal of fully transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable power sources, though it has made positive progre

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UGANDA-KIKUBE-CHINA-OIL WORKS

(240412) -- KIKUBE (UGANDA), April 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Vivian Naiga, a local worker at Kingfisher Oil Field run by China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), is interviewed in Kikube, Uganda, on April 2, 2024. Local fishing and cattle grazing communities here in the remote western Ugandan villages are envisioning a future where nature, fossil fuels and humans are in harmony. (Photo by Patrick Onen/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Remote Ugandan villages visualize better future with Chinese oil works in backyard

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UGANDA-KIKUBE-CHINA-OIL WORKS

(240412) -- KIKUBE (UGANDA), April 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Edisa Nakate, a villager living near Kingfisher Oil Field run by China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), stands in front of her new house in Kikube, Uganda, on April 2, 2024. Local fishing and cattle grazing communities here in the remote western Ugandan villages are envisioning a future where nature, fossil fuels and humans are in harmony. (Photo by Patrick Onen/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Remote Ugandan villages visualize better future with Chinese oil works in backyard

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UGANDA-KIKUBE-CHINA-OIL WORKS

(240412) -- KIKUBE (UGANDA), April 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Students from nearby villages paint during "The Beauties of Kingfisher Oil Field in Your Eyes" competition in Kikube, Uganda, on April 2, 2024. Local fishing and cattle grazing communities here in the remote western Ugandan villages are envisioning a future where nature, fossil fuels and humans are in harmony. (Photo by Patrick Onen/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Remote Ugandan villages visualize better future with Chinese oil works in backyard

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UGANDA-KIKUBE-CHINA-OIL WORKS

(240412) -- KIKUBE (UGANDA), April 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on April 1, 2024 shows Kingfisher Oil Field run by China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) in Kikube, Uganda. Local fishing and cattle grazing communities here in the remote western Ugandan villages are envisioning a future where nature, fossil fuels and humans are in harmony. (Photo by Patrick Onen/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Remote Ugandan villages visualize better future with Chinese oil works in backyard

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UGANDA-KIKUBE-CHINA-OIL WORKS

(240412) -- KIKUBE (UGANDA), April 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A worker shows the Central Processing Facility of Kingfisher Oil Field run by China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) in Kikube, Uganda, on April 2, 2024. Local fishing and cattle grazing communities here in the remote western Ugandan villages are envisioning a future where nature, fossil fuels and humans are in harmony. (Photo by Patrick Onen/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Remote Ugandan villages visualize better future with Chinese oil works in backyard

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UGANDA-KIKUBE-CHINA-OIL WORKS

(240412) -- KIKUBE (UGANDA), April 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liu Xiangdong, president of CNOOC Uganda, speaks during an interview at Kingfisher Oil Field run by China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) in Kikube, Uganda, on April 2, 2024. Local fishing and cattle grazing communities here in the remote western Ugandan villages are envisioning a future where nature, fossil fuels and humans are in harmony. (Photo by Patrick Onen/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Remote Ugandan villages visualize better future with Chinese oil works in backyard

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US: Extinction Rebellion Disrupts NYC Broadway Performance Of “An Enemy Of The People”

On Thursday, March 14, Extinction Rebellion, a climate activist group, disrupted the Broadway performance of 'An Enemy Of The People' at the Circle in the Square Theatre in Midtown, NYC, bringing the show to a brief halt. The play, starring Jeremy Strong and Michael Imperioli, was interrupted by protesters who shouted, "No theater on a dead planet." The activists were escorted out of the building by NYPD but were not charged.

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US: Extinction Rebellion Disrupts NYC Broadway Performance Of “An Enemy Of The People” 2

On Thursday, March 14, Extinction Rebellion, a climate activist group, disrupted the Broadway performance of 'An Enemy Of The People' at the Circle in the Square Theatre in Midtown, NYC, bringing the show to a brief halt. The play, starring Jeremy Strong and Michael Imperioli, was interrupted by protesters who shouted, "No theater on a dead planet." The activists were escorted out of the building by NYPD but were not charged.

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Egyptian, Russian presidents lay foundation for new unit of nuclear plant

STORY: Egyptian, Russian presidents lay foundation for new unit of nuclear plant SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 23, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin virtually participating in the foundation-laying ceremony (courtesy of the Egyptian Presidency) STORYLINE: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Tuesday virtually participated in the foundation-laying ceremony of a new unit of the El-Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant. "Today, they are writing a new bright chapter in history by fulfilling the long-held aspiration of all Egyptians of owning a peaceful nuclear plant," said the Egyptian president. Al-Sisi added that Egypt's peaceful nuclear program shall contribute to providing safe, cheap, and long-term energy supplies, reducing dependence on fossil fuels and avoiding fluctuations in their prices. He described the project

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China's Yunnan steps up efforts to advance green development

STORY: China's Yunnan steps up efforts to advance green development SHOOTING TIME: Oct. 15, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of wind power projects in Yunnan, China 2. various of photovoltaic power projects in Yunnan, China 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): PENG JIANHUA, Director of the energy bureau of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan STORYLINE: In recent years, southwest China's Yunnan Province has been stepping up efforts to advance its green energy sector, contributing to China's green development. Besides its abundant hydropower resources, Yunnan is also actively developing other forms of renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. On Dec. 23, a major wind power project was connected to power grid at full capacity in Qiubei County. The project has 172 wind turbines with a total installed capacity of 860,000 kilowatts. It is expected to generate two

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Paris 2024 Geothermal Power Plant - Saint-Denis

An employee of the Engie group in the geothermal power plant that will supply the future athletes' village at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on December 22, 2023. At a time when heating accounts for almost half of final energy consumption and is still mainly produced by fossil fuels, geothermal energy is a major lever for decarbonizing heating networks and reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. Saint-Denis, France on December 22, 2023. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 Geothermal Power Plant - Saint-Denis

An employee of the Engie group in the geothermal power plant that will supply the future athletes' village at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on December 22, 2023. At a time when heating accounts for almost half of final energy consumption and is still mainly produced by fossil fuels, geothermal energy is a major lever for decarbonizing heating networks and reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. Saint-Denis, France on December 22, 2023. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 Geothermal Power Plant - Saint-Denis

An employee of the Engie group in the geothermal power plant that will supply the future athletes' village at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on December 22, 2023. At a time when heating accounts for almost half of final energy consumption and is still mainly produced by fossil fuels, geothermal energy is a major lever for decarbonizing heating networks and reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. Saint-Denis, France on December 22, 2023. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 Geothermal Power Plant - Saint-Denis

An employee of the Engie group in the geothermal power plant that will supply the future athletes' village at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on December 22, 2023. At a time when heating accounts for almost half of final energy consumption and is still mainly produced by fossil fuels, geothermal energy is a major lever for decarbonizing heating networks and reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. Saint-Denis, France on December 22, 2023. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 Geothermal Power Plant - Saint-Denis

The geothermal power plant that will supply the future athletes' village at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on December 22, 2023. At a time when heating accounts for almost half of final energy consumption and is still mainly produced by fossil fuels, geothermal energy is a major lever for decarbonizing heating networks and reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. Saint-Denis, France on December 22, 2023. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 Geothermal Power Plant - Saint-Denis

An employee of the Engie group in the geothermal power plant that will supply the future athletes' village at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on December 22, 2023. At a time when heating accounts for almost half of final energy consumption and is still mainly produced by fossil fuels, geothermal energy is a major lever for decarbonizing heating networks and reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. Saint-Denis, France on December 22, 2023. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 Geothermal Power Plant - Saint-Denis

The geothermal power plant that will supply the future athletes' village at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on December 22, 2023. At a time when heating accounts for almost half of final energy consumption and is still mainly produced by fossil fuels, geothermal energy is a major lever for decarbonizing heating networks and reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. Saint-Denis, France on December 22, 2023. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 Geothermal Power Plant - Saint-Denis

The geothermal power plant that will supply the future athletes' village at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on December 22, 2023. At a time when heating accounts for almost half of final energy consumption and is still mainly produced by fossil fuels, geothermal energy is a major lever for decarbonizing heating networks and reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. Saint-Denis, France on December 22, 2023. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 Geothermal Power Plant - Saint-Denis

An employee of the Engie group in the geothermal power plant that will supply the future athletes' village at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on December 22, 2023. At a time when heating accounts for almost half of final energy consumption and is still mainly produced by fossil fuels, geothermal energy is a major lever for decarbonizing heating networks and reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. Saint-Denis, France on December 22, 2023. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 Geothermal Power Plant - Saint-Denis

An employee of the Engie group in the geothermal power plant that will supply the future athletes' village at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on December 22, 2023. At a time when heating accounts for almost half of final energy consumption and is still mainly produced by fossil fuels, geothermal energy is a major lever for decarbonizing heating networks and reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. Saint-Denis, France on December 22, 2023. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 Geothermal Power Plant - Saint-Denis

An employee of the Engie group in the geothermal power plant that will supply the future athletes' village at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on December 22, 2023. At a time when heating accounts for almost half of final energy consumption and is still mainly produced by fossil fuels, geothermal energy is a major lever for decarbonizing heating networks and reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. Saint-Denis, France on December 22, 2023. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 Geothermal Power Plant - Saint-Denis

An employee of the Engie group in the geothermal power plant that will supply the future athletes' village at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on December 22, 2023. At a time when heating accounts for almost half of final energy consumption and is still mainly produced by fossil fuels, geothermal energy is a major lever for decarbonizing heating networks and reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. Saint-Denis, France on December 22, 2023. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 Geothermal Power Plant - Saint-Denis

An employee of the Engie group in the geothermal power plant that will supply the future athletes' village at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on December 22, 2023. At a time when heating accounts for almost half of final energy consumption and is still mainly produced by fossil fuels, geothermal energy is a major lever for decarbonizing heating networks and reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. Saint-Denis, France on December 22, 2023. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 Geothermal Power Plant - Saint-Denis

An employee of the Engie group in the geothermal power plant that will supply the future athletes' village at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on December 22, 2023. At a time when heating accounts for almost half of final energy consumption and is still mainly produced by fossil fuels, geothermal energy is a major lever for decarbonizing heating networks and reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. Saint-Denis, France on December 22, 2023. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 Geothermal Power Plant - Saint-Denis

An employee of the Engie group in the geothermal power plant that will supply the future athletes' village at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on December 22, 2023. At a time when heating accounts for almost half of final energy consumption and is still mainly produced by fossil fuels, geothermal energy is a major lever for decarbonizing heating networks and reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. Saint-Denis, France on December 22, 2023. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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COP28 president announces approval of "historic" climate deal

STORY: COP28 president announces approval of "historic" climate deal SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 13, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:59 LOCATION: Dubai CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT/POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the venue of COP28 2. SOUNDBITE (English): SULTAN AHMED AL JABER, COP28 President STORYLINE: The 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, or COP28, concluded on Wednesday in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber announced that parties to the UN climate summit have agreed on a "historic" climate deal. SOUNDBITE (English): SULTAN AHMED AL JABER, COP28 President "It is an enhanced, balanced but make no mistake, a historic package to accelerate climate action. It is the UAE consensus." The deal stipulates a slew of measures to cope with climate change regarding adaptation, finance, flexibility, and fossil fuels, among others. The announcement came after COP28 was extended beyond the official end time of midda

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Spanish expert hails China's move towards renewable energy transition

STORY: Spanish expert hails China's move towards renewable energy transition SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 1, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of COP28-related footage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Catalan): JORDI SOLE, Climate change expert 3. various of COP28-related footage 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Catalan): JORDI SOLE, Climate change expert STORYLINE: A Spanish climate change expert has recently hailed China's efforts on the renewable energy transition and its role in fighting climate change. Jordi Sole made such remarks in an interview regarding the ongoing 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28). SOUNDBITE 1 (Catalan): JORDI SOLE, Climate change expert and professor at the University of Barcelona "I'm sure that the Chinese government is very aware that reaching the maximum production of fossil fuels requires finding alternative energy sources, and it is taking steps in this di

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Britain Approves Controversial Oil And Gas Field

Handout photo dated July 17, 2008 shows Statfjord C oil and gas field in the North Sea. The British government approved the development of a huge oil and gas field in the North Sea Wednesday, sealing its commitment to keep producing fossil fuels for decades to come. The Rosebank field, situated northwest of Shetland in Scotland and majority-owned by Norwegian state-owned energy company Equinor, is the largest undeveloped oil and gas field in the North Sea, with the potential to produce 500 million barrels of oil. Its development has sparked fierce criticism for the impacts it will have on the climate crisis and the UK’s ability to meet its pledge to reduce its net carbon emissions to zero by 2050. Photo by Equinor via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Britain Approves Controversial Oil And Gas Field

Handout photo dated November 27, 2012 shows the Heidrun oil and gas field in the Norwegian Sea. The British government approved the development of a huge oil and gas field in the North Sea Wednesday, sealing its commitment to keep producing fossil fuels for decades to come. The Rosebank field, situated northwest of Shetland in Scotland and majority-owned by Norwegian state-owned energy company Equinor, is the largest undeveloped oil and gas field in the North Sea, with the potential to produce 500 million barrels of oil. Its development has sparked fierce criticism for the impacts it will have on the climate crisis and the UK’s ability to meet its pledge to reduce its net carbon emissions to zero by 2050. Photo by Equinor via ABACAPRESS.COM