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The Daniel-Johnson Dam in Manicouagan, Quebec, where engineers say they are starting to feel the impact of climate change on production (AFP)
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Extreme weather threatens Canada’s hydropower future

Extreme weather linked to climate change is plummeting Canada's hydropower output, affecting dam structures and energy exports.

An oil rig drills a well under moon light near Cremona, Alta., Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
BusinessCritical MineralsEconomyGeothermalNatural GasNewsOilPoliticsRegulationsTrade

Alberta aiming to create test site to support new drilling technologies

Alberta will invest $50M in a first-in-Canada drilling test site to boost oil, gas, geothermal, and lithium tech innovation.

A golden eagle has died after being hit by a wind turbine in Dumfries and Galloway, in what is thought to be the first incident of its kind in southern Scotland (Phil Wilkinson/PA)
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Golden eagle died after ‘wind turbine strike’ south of Scotland, investigation finds

Golden eagle Sparky, monitored by the South of Scotland Golden Eagle Project, died from a wind turbine strike, sparking calls for mitigation efforts.

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Evaluating Canada’s pledge to triple nuclear capacity

Canada, a nuclear energy leader since the 1950s, must modernize policy to triple nuclear capacity by 2050 and expand its global status.

The logo of French oil and gas company TotalEnergies is seen on an oil tank at TotalEnergies fuel depot in Mardyck near Dunkirk France.
BusinessNatural GasNewsPoliticsSolar

TotalEnergies pauses business with Adani, says it was not aware of US investigation

Despite holding a 20% stake, TotalEnergies will stop financial contributions to Adani Green Energy after last week's indictment.

FILE PHOTO: A worker shifts Photovoltaic Modules for packing at the plant of Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), in Mundra, India, April 11, 2024. REUTERS/Amit Dave/File Photo
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Bangladesh panel seeks global legal firm for power deals probe, including Adani

Bangladesh reviews Hasina-era power deals, including Adani's, citing cost, sustainability, and corruption concerns, eyeing reforms.

AnalysisBuildingsEconomyEfficiencyElectricitySolarStorageUtilities

If Australian hot water heaters ran off daytime solar, we would slash emissions and soak up cheap energy

Electric water heaters can cut emissions and save money by using daytime solar, reducing grid stress and matching supply with demand.

Canada Climate Change Ambassador Catherine Stewart speaks during a plenary session at the COP29 U.N. Climate Summit, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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How public funds are being used to lure private dollars in race for climate financing

Blended finance could help bridge the climate funding gap by attracting private sector investment.

FILE PHOTO: A technician talks on his cell phone at the Photovoltaic Modules assembling plant of Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), in Mundra, India, April 11, 2024. REUTERS/Amit Dave/File Photo
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Adanis knew of US probe when they sold bribe-linked assets to TotalEnergies, prosecutors say

Gautam and Sagar Adani sold a solar park stake to TotalEnergies despite U.S. bribery probe allegations, prosecutors claim.

Lines of solar panels with hills in the distance
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Gap between national targets and market realities threatens climate goals: Ember

Ember: Governments should close critical gap between the rapid growth of renewable energy markets and stagnant national climate targets.

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