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The city of Newport is seen from the Pacific Ocean near the wave energy test site in Newport, Ore., Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. The coastal waters of Oregon are shaping up to be key for advances in two forms of renewable energy: wave power and wind turbines that float. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
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Climate solutions: Two kinds of ocean energy inch forward off the Oregon coast

The coastal waters of Oregon are shaping up to be key for advances in two forms of renewable energy: wave power and wind...

FILE PHOTO: The Three Mile Island Nuclear power plant is pictured from Royalton, Pennsylvania, U.S. May 30, 2017.   REUTERS/Carlo Allegri/File Photo
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Microsoft may pay Constellation premium in Three Mile Island power agreement, Jefferies says

Microsoft is expected to pay a premium for a power deal with Constellation to help restart the Three Mile Island plant.

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Financial incentives alone are not enough to get more heat pumps in Canadian homes

Heat pumps: Skepticism and a lack of awareness keep people from using the incentives. Targeted campaigns are needed along with training for HVAC...

FILE PHOTO: A drone view shows solar panels at a photovoltaic park in Sevremoine near Cholet, France, March 25, 2024. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe/File Photo
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Companies ask world leaders at UN to follow through on renewables targets

Executives urge world leaders to triple renewable energy by 2030, reinforcing climate goals at U.N. Climate Week.

FILE PHOTO: Toyota's logo is seen in their exhibition stall at Bharat Mobility Global Expo organised by India's commerce ministry at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, India, February 1, 2024. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis/File Photo
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Toyota cheated on forklift engine emissions, lawsuit in US claims

Toyota faces a U.S. class action lawsuit accusing the automaker of emissions cheating in nine engines for its forklift trucks.

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Spain increases green hydrogen goal, sets 12 GW capacity by 2030

Spain raises its 2030 green hydrogen target to 12 GW, boosting its energy and climate ambitions for renewable growth.

The Lincoln Nautilus SUV is displayed at the Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, California U.S. November 29, 2017. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo
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GM, Ford would need to halt Chinese vehicles exports for US under rule: official

A proposed rule may force GM and Ford to stop exporting vehicles from China to the U.S., impacting production plans.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announces a lawsuit against oil giant Exxon Mobil over its alleged role in global plastic waste pollution, during a press conference event at Climate Week in New York City, U.S., September 23, 2024. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
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California sues Exxon over global plastic pollution

California has filed a lawsuit against oil giant Exxon Mobil over its alleged role in global plastic waste pollution, its attorney general announced...

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Saudi Arabia Leads G20 Countries in Tourism Growth, According to Latest UN Tourism Barometer

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Saudi Arabia Leads G20 Countries in Tourism Growth, According to Latest UN Tourism Barometer report, marking a significant milestone in...

FILE PHOTO: 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles are seen on the final line at the Detroit Assembly Complex - Mack Plant in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., June 10, 2021. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo
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Stellantis aims to cut North America inventories by 100,000 by early-2025, CFO says

Stellantis aims to reduce North American inventories by 100,000 vehicles by 2024, cutting 40,000 units so far.

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