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Nova Scotia’s premier says the federal government’s criteria for funding important transportation links should be the same in every region of the country. Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston speaks to reporters at the Nova Scotia legislature in Halifax, Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese
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Nova Scotia premier wants equal treatment for land corridor after feds buy Quebec bridge

Both Nova Scotia and New Brunswick want Canada's federal government to pay to strengthen the dike system along the vital land corridor between...

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How should U.S. electricity markets evolve to get ready for an emissions-free world?

Resources for the Future: As reforms to the U.S. electricity market are considered, what priorities should regulators keep in mind?

FILE PHOTO: The sun sets behind power lines above the plains north of Amarillo, Texas, U.S., March 14, 2017. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/File Photo
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US Southwest, Texas at risk of power shortfalls this summer: regulator

The U.S. Southwest and Texas are at increased risk of power supply shortfalls during times of peak demand this summer due to rising...

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Ukraine plans record power imports after Russian attacks on energy system

Ukraine plans record high electricity imports after significant energy infrastructure damage from recent Russian strikes on its energy system.

Student ambassador Marilyn Chavez, in foreground, talks with a faculty member at the California Center for Climate Change Education on the West Los Angeles College campus in Culver City, Calif., Tuesday, March 12, 2024. As students consider jobs that play a role in solving the climate crisis, they’re looking for meaningful climate training and community colleges are responding. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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Clean energy training boom as climate-related jobs expand in US

Community colleges across America give courses in EV repair and wind turbines as green industry hopes to hire homegrown talent.

FILE PHOTO: Japan's incoming Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ken Saito speaks to media at Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's official residence in Tokyo, Japan December 14, 2023. REUTERS/Issei Kato
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Japan starts energy talks to balance supply risks with net zero goal

Japan's net zero strategy under review as part of government plans to balance decarbonisation with energy security.

FILE PHOTO: A truck passes by a chemical factory near the Jinjie Industrial Park in Shenmu, Shaanxi province, China November 20, 2023. REUTERS/Ella Cao/File Photo
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China calls for stepped-up energy-efficiency plans to meet targets

State planning agency orders provinces across China to develop energy efficiency plans for biggest carbon consumers.

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Inaugural Africa clean cooking summit sees $2.2 billion pledged

Inaugural summit on Clean Cooking in Africa raises billions in pledges to move continent away from open fires and agricultural waste.

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...

Office workers walk past the General Post Office building during lunchtime in Sydney, Australia May 4, 2018. REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo
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Australia doles out energy relief in balm for inflation

Australian energy relief estimates $3.5bn to ease the pressure of bills, while budget also proposes tax incentives for development of hydrogen power.

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