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Asian funerals go green, high-tech at Hong Kong trade fair
Death is inevitable but it doesn’t have to be bad for the environment.
Dubai firm dreams of harvesting icebergs for water
Even if the firm secures the necessary approvals from multiple governments, the wrangling itself could prove daunting.
Russia, Saudi Arabia back extended oil output cuts
Russia and Saudi Arabia said on May 15, 2017, they want to extend oil production cuts through the first quarter of 2018 to support the market price.
EPA may allow massive mine near pristine Alaskan bay
The Trump administration settled a lawsuit on Friday, May 12, 2017, over the proposed development of a massive gold and copper mine at the headwaters of one of Alaska's premier salmon fisheries.
Iraq, Algeria support extension of oil production cuts
Iraq and Algeria support the extension of oil production cuts by OPEC and non-OPEC producers through the end of the year to try to boost prices, they said in a joint statement on Thur. May 11, 2017.
Trump delaying decision on Paris climate deal
President Donald Trump is delaying a decision on whether to withdraw from a landmark climate deal until after an international summit later this month.
White House climate change meeting postponed
The White House has postponed a May 9, 2017, meeting to discuss whether the U.S. should withdraw from the landmark international climate deal struck in Paris under the Obama administration.
Court agrees to hold off ruling on carbon restrictions
At the Trump administration's request, a federal appeals court agreed on Friday, April 24, 2017, to postpone a ruling on lawsuits challenging Obama-era restrictions on carbon emissions.
US Treasury rejects Exxon Mobil request to drill in Russia
The Trump administration has rejected a request from Exxon Mobil to waive U.S. sanctions against Russia to allow the company to resume oil drilling around the Black Sea.
Hydrogen fuel cell cars face obstacle: few fueling stations
"We’ve clearly left the science project stage and the technology is viable," said Charles Freese, who heads GM’s fuel cell business.