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Scientists just solved a major sustainability puzzle for olive oil producers, and the answer might surprise the industry. A new study reveals which method of recycling olive waste wins for the planet, workers, and business.
Uganda's emerging oil industry has created 81,000 jobs and attracted over $2.3 billion in investment as the nation approaches 99% readiness for first oil production. The development marks a major economic milestone for East Africa.
The world's oldest oil exporter is building massive wind farms and solar plants where oil wells once stood. Azerbaijan now plans to generate 38% of its power from clean energy by 2030.
After witnessing environmental devastation during her dream internship at ExxonMobil, Amara Uyanna convinced Al Jazeera to create a virtual reality film showing the world what oil spills really do to Nigerian communities. Her documentary "Oil in Our Creeks" brought global audiences face-to-face with a 16-year-old girl's decade-long fight for justice after a pipeline burst destroyed her hometown.
A former presidential candidate says Nigeria's shoe and garment hub in Aba has untapped potential to rival the country's oil earnings. With the right support, the city could transform Nigeria's economy from consumption to production.
A new industrial hub in Ghana's Upper West Region promises to transform the local shea industry into an economic powerhouse. The SheaPark Resource Hub aims to create jobs and lift communities through sustainable value-added production.
Malaysia's palm oil industry is transforming its biggest pollution problem into renewable energy. Mills are converting toxic methane emissions into clean-burning biomethane that can power factories and vehicles.
Scientists in India have created a revolutionary membrane that filters water with precision 10 times better than current technology, potentially transforming how textile and pharmaceutical factories reuse water. The breakthrough could dramatically cut the massive energy footprint of industrial separations, which currently consume up to half of all industrial energy worldwide.
A major agro-processing company is investing $200 million to revive Nigeria's historic oil palm industry in Abia State, creating over 5,000 jobs. The partnership brings the region back to its agricultural roots while building a modern economic future.
A leading environmental activist says Nigeria thrived more before oil wealth, calling for cleanup and a return to sustainable agriculture. His message at a major journalism conference spotlights hope for the Niger Delta's future.
Municipal leaders in oil-dependent communities across Western Canada are quietly building clean energy futures that work with, not against, their existing industries. New research reveals how listening to these towns could unlock Canada's energy transition.
Michigan's Attorney General has filed a groundbreaking federal lawsuit exposing how major oil companies allegedly conspired for nearly five decades to block renewable energy competition. The case could open new legal pathways for states seeking accountability from fossil fuel giants.
Nigeria's economy expanded by 4.07% in late 2025, driven almost entirely by agriculture, services, and industry rather than oil. The West African nation is proving that economic growth doesn't have to depend on fossil fuels.
Australia could unlock $300 billion in economic opportunity through 70 clean industrial projects that decarbonize heavy industry while creating jobs. The path forward requires coordinated action between government, industry, and finance to turn renewable potential into global leadership.
Nigeria's technology industry has quietly overtaken oil as a share of GDP, reaching 9% in 2025 while crude oil contributes just 4.8%. This shift signals a fundamental transformation in Africa's largest economy, where startups in Lagos and Abuja are building scalable solutions that could replace barrels with bytes.
Workers at Nigeria's largest independent oil producer returned to work after the company committed to wage negotiations. The quick resolution avoids production disruptions as Nigeria works to boost oil output.
Japan is betting big on electric vehicles to break free from Middle East oil dependence that costs $57.7 million daily. After supply disruptions closed the Strait of Hormuz, the nation found a smarter solution than searching for new oil sources. ##
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu just ordered all oil and gas revenues to flow directly into public accounts, ending a system where state oil companies kept billions for themselves. The sweeping reform aims to ease budget pressures across federal, state, and local governments.
Nigeria's crude oil production soared from 1.5 million to 2.2 million barrels per day in 2025, thanks to a military crackdown that achieved zero pipeline attacks. The turnaround marks a dramatic shift for a nation that has battled oil theft for decades.
The United Arab Emirates is leaving OPEC next month after nearly six decades, freeing itself to produce more oil and potentially lower global energy prices. The move could reshape Middle East oil markets and bring relief to consumers worldwide.
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