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PM Encourages Chinese Firms to Embrace Local Coal and Prioritizes Workers’ Safety

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Chinese-Firms

Islamabad: During a meeting with a delegation from the Shanghai Electric Group, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring the safety of Chinese workers in Pakistan. Led by Chairman Wu Lei, the delegation discussed ongoing projects and potential investments in the country. PM Shehbaz assured the delegation of full support to facilitate Chinese investors, particularly in transitioning power plants to use local coal resources. He emphasized the importance of increasing investment in coal mining and urged Chinese firms to shift their focus from imported to local coal…

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Climate Experts Dismiss Cloud Seeding as Cause of Powerful Gulf Storm

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Powerful-Gulf

A recent storm wreaked havoc in the United Arab Emirates and Oman, causing significant flooding and claiming several lives. Despite questions raised about cloud seeding possibly triggering the heavy rains, experts assert that global warming and natural weather patterns were the primary drivers behind the intense rainfall. The storm, which hit Oman initially before impacting the UAE, led to record rainfall and widespread disruptions. In Al Ain, a city bordering Oman, a historic 254 millimetres of rain fell within 24 hours, marking a record since data collection began in 1949.…

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World Future Energy Summit Opens with Collective Call for Collaboration on ‘Pathway to 1.5°C’

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World-Future

• Her Highness Sheikh Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, president and CEO of the UAE’s Independent Climate Change Accelerators, warns “action cannot take place if we work in silos”• IRENA’s latest capacity data shows the world is falling short of 1,100GW annual renewable power requirement, despite 2023 marking the largest surge of renewable power generation to date Abu Dhabi, April 16, 2024: With tempestuous Gulf rains acting as a timely reminder of the need for urgent climate action, the 16th edition of the World Future Energy Summit, hosted…

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World Future Energy Summit 2024 Opens Today in Abu Dhabi, Focused on Advancing COP28’s Change Agenda

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Energy-Summit

The World Future Energy Summit 2024 is set to open today in Abu Dhabi, marking a significant gathering of the global energy industry. Hosted by Masdar at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), this event is poised to play a pivotal role in advancing the change agenda outlined at COP28 in Dubai last November. The summit boasts an impressive lineup of over 350 international experts, policymakers, academics, and industry leaders, all geared towards navigating COP28’s frameworks. With a focus on sustainability and renewable energy goals, the event will feature…

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PM Advocates for Renewable Energy, Commends Punjab’s Anti-Theft Measures

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Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated his push for renewable energy generation, commending the Punjab government’s efforts to combat power theft. In a recent high-level meeting focused on the power sector, he emphasized the need to transition towards renewable energy sources, highlighting the challenges posed by oil tanker companies and the potential benefits of renewable energy in reducing oil imports for power generation. During the meeting, PM Shehbaz referred to crude oil tanker companies as a “mafia” that exploits the country’s resources, emphasizing the importance of electric transport infrastructure…

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