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The renewable energy hidden in our wastewater ponds – here’s how it could work

New Zealand can meet energy and emissions goals by integrating biogas, floating solar, and heat recovery in wastewater systems.

FILE PHOTO: An aerial view of the Deer Park Manufacturing Complex is seen in Deer Park, Texas, U.S. August 31, 2017. REUTERS/Adrees Latif/File Photo
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Bodies recovered after deadly Texas refinery incident, says Pemex CEO

Bodies of victims of the chemical leak at Deer Park refinery have been recovered and an investigation into the incident launched.

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Dillinger and ROGESA selects Midrex and Primetals for Major Decarbonization Project

Midrex Flex Plant to produce 2.0 million tons of DRI per year CHARLOTTE, NC, USA (October 11, 2024) – German steel producer Dillinger and...

FILE PHOTO: ENI CEO Claudio Descalzi speaks during Abu Dhabi International Progressive Energy Congress (ADIPEC), in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, October 2, 2023. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky/File Photo
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Eni CEO says U.S. funds showing confidence in group’s strategy

U.S. investment funds back Eni's spin-off strategy as CEO Descalzi highlights success with low-carbon ventures and talks with KKR.

Toronto city council has taken a step toward banning misleading fossil fuel advertising on city property, building on recent federal anti-greenwashing rules and a similar proposal approved by the city's transit agency.The Toronto sign in Nathan Phillips Square is shown at city hall in Toronto on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Evan Buhler
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Toronto takes step toward ban on misleading fossil fuel ads, following TTC move

Toronto moves toward banning misleading fossil fuel ads on city property, aligning with federal anti-greenwashing regulations.

FILE PHOTO: Solar panels are seen along with a view of the neighborhood and lower Manhattan from the rooftop of Timber House in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, U.S., August 16, 2022.  REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
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Countries’ renewable energy plans fall short of target, says IRENA

Governments' renewable energy plans fall 34% short of the U.N. goal to triple capacity by 2030, says an IRENA report.

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BP’s refining business sees lower margins as global oil demand stalls

BP follows Shell in reporting a drop in margins after the companies’ refining businesses suffered a downturn in global demand.

Locals are worried the Mediterranean island's landscape will be ruined to produce energy then sent to other parts of Italy. (AFP)
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Renewables revolt in Sardinia, Italy’s coal-fired island

Sardinians sabotage wind turbines, resisting renewable projects they say exploit the island, as tensions over green energy rise.

O'Reilly Oilfield Services Ltd. has been fined $90,000 after pleading guilty to one count of failing to protect the health and safety of workers under its supervision. Pumpjacks are shown near Hardisty, Alta., on June 20, 2007. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Larry MacDougal
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Alberta company fined after worker severely burned in 2021 oil and gas site fire

O'Reilly Oilfield has been fined $90,000 after pleading guilty to one count of failing to protect workers under its supervision.

Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux waits to appear before the Senate Committee on National Finance, Tuesday, October 17, 2023 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
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Canada’s PBO releases updated carbon price report after previous error sparked controversy

The parliamentary budget officer says his updated carbon price report is consistent with earlier findings, despite correcting an error.

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