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The Syncrude oil sands extraction facility is reflected in a tailings pond near the city of Fort McMurray, Alberta on Sunday June 1, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Frans
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Alberta Energy Regulator lacks evidence for tailings spill cleanup claims: study

Study reveals Alberta’s oil regulator lacks data to support claims on oilsands tailings spill cleanups, raising concerns.

FILE PHOTO: An Exxon gas station seen in Washington, U.S., November 26, 2024. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo
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Exxon Mobil sues California attorney general, environmental groups

The lawsuit filed in the federal court in Beaumont, Texas includes a cause of action sounding in libel or slander, court records show.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks at a news conference in Calgary on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Todd Korol
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Alberta announces new effort to expand oil and gas pipeline capacity with Enbridge

Alberta partners with Enbridge to boost oil exports, streamline regulations, and expand pipeline capacity to the U.S.

The Suncor Energy Centre picture in downtown Calgary, Alta., Friday, Sept. 16, 2022.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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Suncor broke records for oil production in 2024, company says

Suncor Energy sets new records in 2024 with 827,000 barrels/day production, boosted by Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.

dian oil and gas stocks climbed Monday as the country's energy sector absorbed the news of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation. Pumpjacks draw out oil and gas from wells near Calgary on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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Canadian oil stocks climb as industry absorbs news of Trudeau resignation

Canadian energy stocks surged Monday as PM Trudeau's resignation spurred optimism in the oil and gas sector.

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Trina Solar sets world record for solar technology

Increasing cell efficiency can help reduce the size needed for solar installations as well as cut costs.

The West Pubnico Point wind farm is seen in Lower West Pubnico, N.S., on Monday, Aug. 9, 2021.  THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaugh
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Nova Scotia paper mill to be powered by wind farm with financing from federal agency

Cape Breton paper mill secures $224M federal loan for Goose Harbour wind farm, meeting 60 per cent of its power needs by 2026.

A Deere & Co. John Deere combine harvester cuts through a field of wheat during the summer harvest in Survilliers, France, July 15, 2022. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo
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Deere boosts bet on autonomous tractors with new machines

Deere unveils autonomous tractors and industrial equipment at CES 2025, addressing labor shortages with advanced AI tech.

Quebec Premier Francois Legault and Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador sign a memorandum of understanding on Churchill Falls during an announcement in St.John's, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. Politicians are digging into the details of a draft energy deal between Hydro-Québec and Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro as four days of debate begins in St. John's, N.L.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Daly
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Bruising history with hydro projects hangs over Quebec energy debate in Newfoundland

Newfoundland debates draft energy deal with Quebec, potentially adding $17B to its treasury by 2041, ending 1969 contract.

A BYD SEAL car by Chinese car manufacturer BYD is on display at Germany's Essen Motor Show on December 4, 2024 (AFP)
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‘Lost year’: Germany electric car sales go into reverse

Germany's EV sales plummeted 27.4 per cent in 2024, with 380,609 registrations, amid subsidy cuts and high prices, marking a lost year.