African governments strengthen waste rules as solar and battery use surges

African governments are developing policies to manage waste from solar panels, batteries and other clean tech equipment as installations surge, with officials warning the energy transition could create a new…

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Loss and damage fund agrees $20m for Nepal but rich nations warn it should not set precedent

The board of the UN's Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage agreed on Thursday to set aside $20 million to help Nepal recover from the devastating climate-driven flood it…

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