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Exhaust rises from the stacks of the Harrison Power Station in Haywood, West Virginia, U.S., May 16, 2018. To match Special Report USA-COAL/LABS. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/ File Photo
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Trump would axe Biden clean power rules, speed power plant approvals, campaign says

Trump plans to rescind Biden's clean energy rules and speed approvals for power plants if he wins the 2024 election.

By Timothy Gardner29 Aug 2024Reuters
FILE PHOTO: A view of the MP Materials rare earth open-pit mine in Mountain Pass, California, U.S. January 30, 2020. Picture taken January 30, 2020. REUTERS/Steve Marcus/File Photo
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Wary of Trump, US minerals projects rush to close government loans

Battery and EV mineral firms hope to pay back collective $25bn in loans to US government amid fears Trump would shut down program.

By Ernest Scheyder29 Aug 2024Reuters
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What 2024’s Historic Elections Could Mean for the Climate

Global leaders will play a critical role in addressing climate change, the energy transition and ensuring a livable future for everyone.

By WRI Staff25 Aug 2024World Resources Institute
FILE PHOTO: Brian Deese, former White House National Economic Council (NEC) director, speaks during the Barclays Sustainable Finance conference in New York City, U.S., March 19, 2024. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
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Harris adviser Deese calls for Marshall Plan on clean energy

Brian Deese, Kamala Harris' economic adviser, proposes a new "Marshall Plan" to finance U.S. green energy tech for allies.

By Timothy Gardner22 Aug 2024Reuters
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who swept to victory in March on a promise of radical reform, has declared an audit of the oil, gas and mining sectors (AFP)
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Senegal sets up commission to review oil and gas deals

Prime Minister announces commission to 'rebalance' fossil fuel contracts 'in the national interest', after promises made before March election.

By AFP20 Aug 2024Agence France-Presse
FILE PHOTO: Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks at a campaign event in Asheville, North Carolina, U.S. August 14, 2024. REUTERS/Jonathan Drake/File Photo
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Trump says he’ll consider scrapping ‘ridiculous’ EV tax credit

Tax credits and incentives are not generally a very good thing, Trump said, adding he would tap Elon Musk for a cabinet or...

By David Shepardson19 Aug 2024Reuters
FILE PHOTO: Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he holds a campaign rally in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S. August 17, 2024. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon/File Photo
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Trump pledges to end pollution rule, block steel merger

Trump will reiterate he would block Nippon Steel's planned purchase of U.S. Steel and move to rescind Biden's power plant pollution rules.

By Gram Slattery and David Shepardson19 Aug 2024Reuters
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a campaign rally, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
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Democrats trust Harris slightly more than Biden on climate change: AP-NORC poll

Associated Press poll shows voters see and approve of a distinct Harris climate policy rather than interchangeable with Biden.

By Linley Sanders14 Aug 2024The Associated Press
FILE PHOTO: Democratic presidential candidate and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a campaign event at UNLV (University of Nevada, Las Vegas) campus, in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., August 10, 2024. REUTERS/Kevin Mohatt/File Photo
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Harris’ energy policy is strategically ambiguous, her aides say

Industry analysts look to previous campaigns and political record for clues on Kamala Harris' energy policies as Trump rails against renewables.

By Jarrett Renshaw14 Aug 2024Reuters
FILE PHOTO: President of Kiribati Taneti Maamau arrives to address the 78th Session of the U.N. General Assembly in New York City, U.S., September 21, 2023. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
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Kiribati goes to election in which China ties, climate stance face test

The island nation of Kiribati is holding an election this week, with one issue for voters being a softer stance on global climate...

By Kirsty Needham13 Aug 2024Reuters

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Japan, US face shared challenge from cheap China steel, Japan PM hopeful says

14 Sep 2024Reuters
FILE - Supporters attend a rally for a group of young people who filed a lawsuit saying U.S. energy policies are causing climate change and hurting their future, in Portland, Ore., June 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Steve Dipaola, File)
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Activists ask US Supreme Court to revive their climate lawsuit

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A crash involving a Tesla Semi took place in the wee hours of August 19, a US agency said. (AFP)
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Tesla truck fire took 190,000 liters of water to extinguish

13 Sep 2024Agence France-Presse
FILE PHOTO: Nippon Steel logo is displayed at the company's headquarters in Tokyo, Japan April 1, 2024. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo
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Nippon Steel bid for U.S. Steel faces Sept. 23 review deadline

13 Sep 2024Reuters
FILE PHOTO: Archer Daniels Midland Co (ADM) logo is seen displayed in this illustration taken, April 10, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
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ADM violates US water laws, permit after leak at carbon capture project

13 Sep 2024Reuters

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