energy

Energy-related carbon emissions rose in US in 2018: study

PARIS, France (AFP) -- Carbon dioxide emissions significantly increased in the United States in 2018, according to a study released…

In space, the US sees a rival in China

by Ivan Couronne Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- During the Cold War, US eyes were riveted on…

Climate talks must be rescued, warns UN chief

by Marlowe HOOD Agence France-Presse KATOWICE, Poland (AFP) -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres sought to rescue deeply troubled climate talks…

Permafrost thaw threatens 70 percent of Arctic infrastructure: study

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- A warming climate is thawing permafrost and up to 70 percent of infrastructure in the Arctic…

Qatar to quit Saudi-dominated OPEC in 2019

by David HARDING Agence France Presse DOHA, Qatar (AFP) -- Qatar will leave OPEC next month in order to focus…

World Bank promises $200 bn in 2021-25 climate cash

by Amélie BOTTOLLIER-DEPOIS Agence France-Presse KATOWICE, Poland (AFP) -- The World Bank on Monday unveiled $200 billion in climate action…

Qatar to quit OPEC in 2019: energy minister

DOHA, Qatar (AFP) -- Qatar is to leave OPEC next month in order for the Gulf state to focus on…

The power of dams

Videographic illustrating the role played by the world's dams. In Quebec province in Canada, four massive hydroelectric dams that will…

A machine makes water out of air – Israel-based tech company showcases technology in Vietnam

  HANOI, Vietnam (AFP-Services) -- Imagine you could quench your thirst with water that doesn't originate from a river, spring…

US sanctions on Iran, ‘toughest ever,’ take force Monday

by Brian KNOWLTON Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The United States is reimposing punitive measures targeting the…

President Duterte signs oil exploration deal with Israeli firm

(Eagle News) -- President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, October 17 signed the Petroleum Service Contract No. 76 with Israel's Ratio…

At least 30 killed in Nigeria pipeline fire

  WARRI, Nigeria (AFP) -- At least 30 people were killed when a petrol pipeline caught fire and exploded in…

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