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]]> https://www.climatechangenews.com/2026/02/04/africa-records-fastest-ever-solar-growth-as-installations-jump-in-2025/feed/ 0 For proof of the energy transition’s resilience, look at what it’s up against https://www.climatechangenews.com/2026/01/26/for-proof-of-the-energy-transitions-resilience-just-look-at-what-its-up-against/ https://www.climatechangenews.com/2026/01/26/for-proof-of-the-energy-transitions-resilience-just-look-at-what-its-up-against/#respond Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:48:47 +0000 https://www.climatechangenews.com/?p=82252 While the transition is fragmented and too slow, it is being driven by a new logic based on national energy security and unbeatable renewable economics

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]]> https://www.climatechangenews.com/2026/01/23/africa-urged-to-unite-on-minerals-as-us-strikes-bilateral-deals/feed/ 0 Climate at Davos: Oil execs bemoan “burden” of bank boycotts https://www.climatechangenews.com/2026/01/22/climate-at-davos-oil-execs-bemoan-burden-of-bank-boycotts/ https://www.climatechangenews.com/2026/01/22/climate-at-davos-oil-execs-bemoan-burden-of-bank-boycotts/#respond Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:26:13 +0000 https://www.climatechangenews.com/?p=82174 With energy security a rising concern around the world, finance for decarbonisation remains a challenge while some banks may reviving their interest in fossil fuel lending

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]]> https://www.climatechangenews.com/2026/01/22/climate-at-davos-oil-execs-bemoan-burden-of-bank-boycotts/feed/ 0 Climate at Davos: Clean tech powers on despite policy wobbles https://www.climatechangenews.com/2026/01/21/climate-at-davos-clean-tech-revolution-powers-on-despite-policy-wobbles/ https://www.climatechangenews.com/2026/01/21/climate-at-davos-clean-tech-revolution-powers-on-despite-policy-wobbles/#respond Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:34:25 +0000 https://www.climatechangenews.com/?p=82121 Al Gore says climate policy may be suffering "a recession" in many countries - but the energy transition continues apace, driven by falling costs for renewables and batteries

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]]> Colombia to present proposal for new critical minerals pact at COP30 https://www.climatechangenews.com/2024/10/31/colombia-proposal-new-critical-minerals-pact-cop30-cop16/ Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:59:00 +0000 https://www.climatechangenews.com/?p=53857 The aim is for minerals used in the clean energy transition to be mined and commercialised responsibly, respecting the environment and communities

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