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Energy Department conditionally approves $2.26 billion loan for huge lithium mine in Nevada

RENO, Nev. (AP) — The U.S. Energy Department has conditionally agreed to loan more than $2 billion to a company building a lithium...

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Feds pick New England’s offshore wind development area, drawing cheers and questions alike

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The federal government on Friday designated a large area off the New England coast for offshore wind production development,...

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Nova Scotia grants Northern Pulp mill one-year extension for environmental assessment

HALIFAX — An idled Nova Scotia pulp mill has been given another year to complete an environmental assessment for its project to build...

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As the rumble of tractor protests grows, the EU offers more environmental concessions to farmers

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s executive arm on Friday proposed weakening even more climate and environmental measures in the bloc’s latest set...

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Alberta government releases no-go zone map for renewable power projects

EDMONTON — Alberta is blocking off large sections of the province to renewable power development. The government has released a map defining which...

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Trial of former VW CEO over diesel scandal set to start in September

BERLIN — Former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn is to go on trial in September on charges of fraud and market manipulation linked to...

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Across the US, batteries and green energies like wind and solar combine for major climate solution

In the Arizona desert, a Danish company is building a massive solar farm that includes batteries that charge when the sun is shining...

NewsTransport

Rapid-charging battery train trial launched

A rapid-charging battery train trial, which could help end diesel operations on branch lines, has been launched. Great Western Railway (GWR) is conducting...

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Germany’s emissions dropped sharply last year, raising hopes for 2030 target

BERLIN — Germany’s greenhouse gas emissions dropped by one-tenth last year as renewable energy grew in importance, the use of coal and gas...

ClimateEnvironmentNews

How the 2019 Fridays for Futures strikes inspired a wave of Canadian climate leaders

As they marched through the streets in 2019, Ashley Torres and Louis Couillard did not expect a protest would alter the trajectory of...

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