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Written by Navin Singh KhadkaBBC World Service Environment CorrespondentJanuary 13, 2023image source, Getty ImagesThe United Arab Emirates has nominated Sultan Al Jaber, the head of a national oil company, to chair this year's United Nations climate change conference, COP28. But how can one man dedicate himself to both selling fossil fuels and tackling the climate crisis?The UAE is one of the world's 10 largest oil producing countries. State oil company Adnoc pumped 2.7 million barrels of crude oil per day in 2021, according to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). But the company has bigger plans. The company…
Canadian politicians and civil society groups are condemning the United Arab Emirates' decision to have oil company CEOs lead this year's international climate negotiations.The UAE hosts the annual UN climate talks and it was recently announced that Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and CEO of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, will chair this key forum for climate change negotiations.Canadian climate monitors say the country's oil tycoons, who invest heavily in fossil fuel production, have announced that the country's oil tycoon, who invests heavily in fossil fuel production, is planning a conference where countries gather to chart a path to…
“The UAE approaches COP28 with a strong sense of responsibility and the highest possible level of ambition,” Al Jaber said in a statement confirming his appointment as the next COP28 president.AFP | Getty ImagesThe United Arab Emirates announced on Thursday that the head of state oil giant Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), one of the world's largest oil companies, will lead COP28 climate change negotiations in Dubai later this year.The nomination of Sultan Al Jaber as a candidate for COP28 Presidency sparked a fierce backlash from climate change activists and civil society groups. Many called on the oil chief…
Theme park wars are coming. For the past several decades, there has been one clear company that has led the industry and that has been Disney Parks. In the United States, Disney boasts two major resort areas, Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, with a total of six theme parks and two water parks. Credit: Disney Last week saw several announcements surrounding the future of Disney parks and resorts. Disney announced this week that Tron Lightcycle/Run in Magic Kingdom will open in April. Additionally, Disney has changed park hopping hours at the Disneyland Resort, so Walt Disney World Annual…
“The UAE approaches COP28 with a strong sense of responsibility and the highest possible ambition,” Al Jaber said in a statement confirming his appointment as the next COP28 president.AFP | Getty ImagesThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced on Thursday that the head of state-run oil giant Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), one of the world's largest oil companies, will lead the COP28 climate change conference to be held in Dubai later this year.Sultan Al Jaber's appointment as the next COP28 president has sparked a backlash from environmental activists and civil society groups, with many calling for the oil chief…
Stay informed with free updatesJust sign up for climate change myFT Digest — delivered straight to your inbox.The head of Abu Dhabi's state oil company has been appointed by host United Arab Emirates to chair this year's UN climate summit, raising concerns among climate advocates that the move could hamper efforts to reduce fossil fuel consumption. is occurring.The UAE announced on Thursday that Sultan Al Jaber, chief executive of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, will play a central role at the COP28 summit, which will be held in Dubai for two weeks from the end of November. The appointment, which…
Oil has been the single most influential resource in modern history, driving industrialization, building nations, and deciding the outcome of wars. It has been responsible for raising millions of people out of poverty and for razing entire cities to the ground. From technological advancements to environmental disasters, few, if any, industries have left as large a mark on the earth.While the history of oil can be traced back as far as 3000 BC when builders in Mesopotamia began to use bitumen to strengthen bricks, the story of the modern oil industry really began in the 1850s. Since then, explorers, investors,…
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New Delhi: Starting from a family that ran a Bajaj Auto scooter dealership to becoming the owner of a well-known consumer electronics company that could afford to have Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan as its brand ambassador, Venugopal Dhoot's is the story of a group of people. An aggressive small-town businessman aiming for the top.ExpandingNow arrested in connection with the ICICI bank loan scam case, Venugopal Dhot in his prime was not one to sit back and rest on small achievements such as Videocon becoming India's largest television maker.Venugopal, the eldest son of the late Nandlal Madhavlal Dhot, who founded…
2022 will go down in history as the year the United States geared up to usurp Europe's global leadership in commercial vehicle technology. Their success in the end is entirely up to us. Joe Biden's landmark climate bill, the Inflation Control Act (IRA), has been a hot topic. And its strong support for mined American batteries and electric vehicles has the city of Brussels concerned. A little-known fact is that the U.S. IRA also includes a $40,000 credit for heavy-duty electric trucks. This makes it significantly more comparable in cost to diesel rigs. Some analysts predict that by 2030, more…