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A bird covered in oil walks along a beach following an oil spill from an incident involving two tankers damaged in a storm in the Kerch Strait, in the village of Vityazevo near the Black Sea resort of Anapa, Russia December 20, 2024. REUTERS/Sergey Pivovarov
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Volunteers battle to clear spilled oil on Russia’s Black Sea coast

Volunteers battle to clean Russia's Black Sea coast after a tanker spill, called an ecological disaster, contaminates 45+ hectares.

Renewables have become an ever more important part of Germany's energy mix, accounting for an average 60 percent of its electricity production so far this year (AFP)
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‘Dark lull’ in German energy transition sparks political debate

As Germany heads to elections, winter weather's impact on green energy has spiked electricity prices, fueling political debate.

An aerial view of Drax Power Station, including the biomass power plant, in Yorkshire, U.K., on April 20, 2016. Credit: A.P.S. (UK)/Alamy via Reuters
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UK can have clean, stable power by 2030 — without heavy reliance on biomass

U.K. can achieve a stable, decarbonised power system by 2030 with reduced biomass reliance, driven by wind, solar and better interconnections.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico attends a meeting with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in Belgrade, Serbia, November 21, 2024. REUTERS/Djordje Kojadinovic
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Slovak PM Fico warns of gas crisis without Ukraine transit route

Ukraine has repeatedly said it would not continue a gas transit deal with Russia as the two countries are at war.

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Kremlin says any new G7 oil sanctions would backfire and it will adapt

G7 countries are exploring options to toughen the price cap on Russian oil.

FILE PHOTO: An LNG tanker is guided by tug boats at the Cheniere Sabine Pass LNG export unit in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, U.S., April 14, 2022. REUTERS/Marcy de Luna/File Photo
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Natural gas demand from US LNG export plants heads for first decline in 8 years

The U.S. is the world's largest exporter of the superchilled gas and a key provider of gas to Europe.

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump delivers remarks at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., December 16, 2024. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo
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EU ready to strengthen ties with US, focus on energy sector

Trump said that the European Union may face tariffs if the bloc does not cut its growing deficit with the United States

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Why Ohio companies are investing in hydrogen cars despite infrastructure issues

Hydrogen fuel cell cars could overcome some buyers’ reluctance to switch from gasoline-powered vehicles, but whether fueling infrastructure can deliver is iffy.

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump delivers remarks at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., December 16, 2024. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo
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Trump says EU should make up ‘tremendous deficit’ with US by purchasing its oil and gas

U.S. crude oil exports to northwest Europe are likely to slip early next year after hitting a record high in November.

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