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- 1Justice Alito recuses from Supreme Court climate suits case▼Alito recuses from case that could toss climate suits against oil companies
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from a case that could determine whether climate lawsuits against major oil companies move forward. The case is seen as pivotal for dozens of state and local governments seeking damages from energy companies over climate change. Alito gave no public explanation for stepping aside, and his absence leaves the court with eight justices weighing the dispute.
- 2Saudi oil scientists worked on key IPCC climate reports●Saudi oil scientists ended up working on most important climate reports
Reporting by The Guardian reveals that scientists linked to Saudi Arabia and its state oil company Aramco contributed to major IPCC climate reports, the scientific assessments that underpin global climate policy. The story raises questions about conflicts of interest and oil-producing countries' influence over climate science, and is drawing debate about how such participation was allowed.
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Oman's space sector has expanded by 136%, growing to 26 companies, according to a report carried by Zawya. The figures point to rapid development of the country's space industry, in line with Gulf states' broader push to diversify economies beyond oil and build domestic capabilities in satellites and space technology.