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Biden to ban offshore oil, gas drilling in vast areas ahead of Trump term
U.S. President Biden will ban new oil and gas projects on most U.S. coasts, a move Trump may struggle to reverse.
The heaviest snowfall in a decade is possible as a wintry blast roils parts of the US
A disruptive winter storm brought the possibility of the 'heaviest snowfall in a decade' to some U.S. areas.
China seeks to bolster ports and aviation hubs in western regions
China's Politburo last year urged 'new urbanization' in Western China, including efforts to bolster energy resources.
Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector keeps growing solidly in December, PMI shows
Saudi Arabia's non-oil private sector ended 2024 strong, highlighting progress under 'Vision 2030.'
Russia-appointed officials in Crimea declare emergency as oil spill reaches Sevastopol
Russia-occupied Crimea declares emergency after oil is detected on the peninsula's largest city.
Russia clears beaches after Black Sea oil spill, declares emergency in Crimea
The oil leaked from two ageing tankers that were hit by a storm on Dec. 15.
Biden to ban new oil drilling over vast areas of US Atlantic, Pacific waters
The ban, set to be announced Monday, prohibits selling drilling rights in parts of the Atlantic, Pacific, and eastern Gulf of Mexico.
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.
US Chamber, oil industry sue Vermont over law requiring companies to pay for climate change damage
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and a top oil trade group are suing Vermont over its new climate change law.
Agency approves expanding Okefenokee wildlife refuge, setting up possible buyout of mining project
Federal agency approves 22,000-acre expansion of Okefenokee Swamp refuge, potentially blocking controversial mining project.
