Tuesday, 1 April 2025

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The Syncrude oil sands extraction facility is reflected in a tailings pond near the city of Fort McMurray, Alberta on Sunday June 1, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Frans
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Alberta Energy Regulator lacks evidence for tailings spill cleanup claims: study

Study reveals Alberta’s oil regulator lacks data to support claims on oilsands tailings spill cleanups, raising concerns.

FILE PHOTO: An Exxon gas station seen in Washington, U.S., November 26, 2024. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo
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Exxon Mobil sues California attorney general, environmental groups

The lawsuit filed in the federal court in Beaumont, Texas includes a cause of action sounding in libel or slander, court records show.

dian oil and gas stocks climbed Monday as the country's energy sector absorbed the news of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation. Pumpjacks draw out oil and gas from wells near Calgary on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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Canadian oil stocks climb as industry absorbs news of Trudeau resignation

Canadian energy stocks surged Monday as PM Trudeau's resignation spurred optimism in the oil and gas sector.

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Coal use persists: Asian growth offsets declines in EU and US

Despite developed nations phasing out coal, global demand is hitting record levels driven by China and India's growth.

FILE PHOTO: Activists protest against fossil investments before the annual general meeting of the Swiss National Bank (SNB) in Bern, Switzerland, April 26, 2024. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo
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Analysis: Exodus by Wall Street banks from climate group worries advocates

U.S. banks exit climate coalition NZBA amid political pressure, raising concerns over their commitment to reducing fossil fuel financing.

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Unloading coal exposure: Where are we and what can Chinese banks do?

To achieve climate goals, global coal use must decline sharply, and Chinese banks must drive the exit strategies.

An image of a car parked in an electric vehicle parking bay (AFP)
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EV sales hit record in UK but still behind target

Electric vehicle market share grew, but it may have come at a 'huge cost' to the industry.

Turbines like these off the coast of Wales are expected to help wind power become Britain's largest source of electricity in 2025 (AFP)
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UK, Germany electricity cleanest on record in 2024

Renewable energy like wind and solar accounted for 59 per cent of production in Germany, while in Britain it stood at 45 per...