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Brazil publishes first global ‘roadmap’ for phasing out fossil fuels
Brazil has released the first global roadmap designed to phase out fossil fuels as part of its COP30 leadership and climate strategy.
Fossil Fuels
9 trends tracked about this subject — the full history, oldest to newest below.
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Science
Climate Change Appears to Have Stopped The Next Ice Age
Recent scientific inquiries suggest that human-induced climate change may have inadvertently halted the onset of a new global ice age.
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Science
A New Ice Age Was Beginning. Then Humans Started Burning Fossil Fuels
New research indicates that human fossil fuel use may have prevented an emerging ice age.
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World
While the world shifts from fossil fuels to EVs, Africa’s richest man is building a $16bn refinery in a country that barely produces oil
Africa's richest man is constructing a sixteen-billion-dollar refinery in Nigeria despite global shifts toward electric vehicles.
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'Only the starting line': Germany plans to quit fossil fuels by 2045
Germany has committed to phasing out fossil fuels by 2045, responding directly to a call from the United Nations.
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Business
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Checks and Balance newsletter: Donald Trump’s losing bet on oil
5 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Business
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AI’s Impact on the Environment Is Absolutely Horrifying, New Paper Finds
A new research paper reveals the devastating environmental toll of artificial intelligence, sparking a debate over net zero goals and fossil fuel usage.
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Business
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Fidelity 401(k) change seen on unexpected move
A legal challenge is testing whether employers must provide fossil fuel-free 401(k) options as a reasonable religious accommodation for employees.
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Business
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New Amazon Data Center Is Set to Have the Most Polluting Power Plant in the U.S.
Amazon's plan for a Texas-based data center powered by a massive gas plant sparks concerns over its status as a top U.S. climate polluter.