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Offshore wind has expanded as fossil fuels have declined (Ben Birchall/PA)
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New industry readies for launch as researchers hone offshore power

Offshore wind power revolution is being spearheaded by the University of Maine, as the US government eyes the state's waters for the first...

U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks at a reception celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, in the Rose Garden of the White House, in Washington, U.S., May 13, 2024. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz
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Biden signs ban on imports of Russian nuclear reactor fuel into law

Enriched Russian uranium will not be imported to the United States in President Biden's latest effort to disrupt Putin's regime.

FILE PHOTO: A general view of the White House in Washington, U.S., August 27, 2023. REUTERS/Julia Nikhinson/File Photo
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US to force China-linked firm to sell land near US missile silos

The White House gave a Chinese-linked company and its partners 120 days to sell property they had bought near a U.S. Air Force...

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Canadian Climate Institute on Alberta’s evolving electricity market

The recent electricity price spikes witnessed in Alberta have come as the market moved between years with supply surplus, to tighter market conditions.

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen attends an interview with Reuters Editor in Chief Alessandra Galloni in Washington, U.S., April 25, 2024. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo
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Yellen says Chinese response possible on expected US tariff action

The US could see a significant response from China following any tariff actions, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Monday

A general view of electric lines as demand for power surges during a period of hot weather in Houston, Texas, U.S. June 27, 2023. REUTERS/Callaghan O’Hare/File Photo
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FERC votes to overhaul US electric transmission system

The U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved rules that set new requirements for moving electricity across states.

The EU wants to build up its renewable energy to reduce greenhouse gas emmissions (AFP)
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Chinese firms exit Romania solar tender after EU probe

The EU wants to defend European industry against growing threats and has launched probes into Chinese firms over state subsidies

FILE PHOTO: The flags of the United States and China fly from a lamppost in the Chinatown neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., November 1, 2021.   REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo
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How hard will new Biden tariffs hit China?

President Biden is set to announce new China tariffs as soon as Tuesday, targeting sectors including EVs and solar equipment

FILE PHOTO: John Podesta, the White House senior adviser for clean energy, delivers a speech during the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston, Texas, U.S., March 6, 2023.  REUTERS/Callaghan O'Hare/File Photo
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US discussed ‘overcapacity’ in Chinese solar manufacturing, coal in climate talks

The United States and China discussed Chinese overcapacity in solar and battery manufacturing, steel production and coal power during two days of bilateral...

A solar storm could  bring auroras -- also known as 'Northern lights' or 'Southern lights,' depending on the hemisphere -- to night skies where such phenomenon aren't normally visible (AFP)
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Solar storm could bring auroras, power and telecoms disruptions: U.S. officials

A huge solar storm is heading for Earth, supercharging auroras and bringing possible disruptions to satellites and power grids as early as Friday...

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