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Quebec Premier Francois Legault and Andrew Furey, premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, shake hands after signing a memorandum of understanding during an announcement in St.John's, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. Former Newfoundland and Labrador premiers say a draft agreement signed Thursday with Quebec marked significant headway in a long-standing political standoff they had tried and failed to make.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Daly
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‘Breaking of gridlock’ between Quebec, N.L. is the envy of former premiers

A historic energy agreement ends a decades-long standoff, reshaping ties between Newfoundland, Labrador, and Quebec.

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How to successfully integrate solar and wind into electricity grids — anywhere

What Alberta and the world can learn from six global leaders in renewable energy integration on how to fit wind and solar power...

FILE PHOTO: A specialist trader works at the post where BlackRock is traded on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., July 21, 2022.  REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
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US House panel finds BlackRock, other asset managers leery of joining climate initiative

U.S. asset managers avoided climate initiatives fearing regulatory scrutiny, as GOP alleges a "climate cartel" collusion scheme.

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Hearings are done: Now the wait begins for verdict on closely-watched climate case at UN’s top court

The Hague hearings on climate change seek global legal clarity on nations' duties and accountability to combat rising emissions.

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Next-generation geothermal can help unlock 100% clean power

Building a clean, reliable, cost-effective power grid will require many different types of energy. Next-generation geothermal can help.

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Saudi Arabia’s plans to host men’s soccer World Cup 2034 will be harmful for the climate, experts say

Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup ambitions face criticism over its environmental and social costs, despite bold promises.

The tiny Melanesian island nation of Vanuatu spearheaded the drive to bring the case to the ICJ, corralling a group of countries to push the United Nations to ask its top court for its opinion (ANP)
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‘Ambitious’ islanders spice up ICJ climate hearings

"The outcome of these proceedings will reverberate across generations, determining the fate of nations"

FILE PHOTO: Employees work at a copper smelter in Yantai, Shandong province, China April 26, 2023. REUTERS/Siyi Liu//File Photo
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Column: Bleak times for copper smelters as conversion fees slump

The benchmark copper smelting fees collapse marks the toughest financial squeeze for global smelters in over 20 years.

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Offshore wind in Sweden needs support, government body says

99.5% of offshore wind farms built in the last decade in northern Europe have needed some kind of state support.

FILE PHOTO: A view shows the logo of Chinese automobile manufacturer Geely at a dealership in Moscow, Russia, March 23, 2023. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/File Photo
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Geely, Baidu pledge to solve payroll issues facing EV venture

The announcements comes shortly after Ji Yue Auto's CEO was seen surrounded by people demanding wages.

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