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FILE PHOTO: Buildings are pictured during a blackout as the country's electrical grid collapsed again on Sunday, according to Cuba's energy and mines ministry, in the latest setback to the government's efforts to restore power to the island, in Havana, Cuba October 20, 2024. REUTERS/Norlys Perez/File Photo
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Cuba decrees contingency plan, new restrictions as energy crisis deepens

Cuba mandates businesses generate 50 per cent renewable power in three years, limits air conditioning, amid its worst energy crisis.

City Hall in San Antonio, Texas.
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Most greenhouse gas emissions come from cities. Why not involve them in NDCs?

Collaboration between national and subnational governments — cities, states, and regions — can strengthen NDCs under the Paris Agreement.

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Experts say China can peak coal consumption by 2025 amid clean energy expansion

HELSINKI / BEIJING, 27 November 2024 - A majority of experts surveyed believe China is on track to peak coal consumption by 2025....

FILE PHOTO: A view shows a board with the logo of Russian gas producer Gazprom at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in Saint Petersburg, Russia June 5, 2024. REUTERS/Anton Vaganov/File Photo
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Gazprom 2025 plan assumes no more transit via Ukraine to Europe, source says

Gazprom plans for no gas transit via Ukraine after Dec. 31, as Ukraine seeks to end the transit deal, hurting Russian-European energy ties.

TransCanada's Keystone pipeline facilities are seen in Hardisty, Alta., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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Alberta seeks to “de-risk” oil, gas pipeline investments in wake of Trump victory

Alberta explores boosting U.S. oil exports by de-risking private investments, avoiding direct subsidies for new pipelines.

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.

FILE PHOTO: A general view of oil drilling equipment on federal land near Fellows, California, U.S.
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Trump prepares wide-ranging energy plan to boost gas exports, oil drilling, sources say

Trump's team plans an energy package to boost LNG exports and expand U.S. oil drilling on coasts and federal lands.

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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.

FILE PHOTO: The logo of the Adani Group is seen on the facade of its Corporate House on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, India, November 21, 2024. REUTERS/Amit Dave/File Photo
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Adani Energy Solutions says no material impact from Kenya energy deal cancellation

Adani Energy Solutions says Kenya's cancellation of a $736M transmission line project did not require regulatory disclosure under Indian stock exchange rules.

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