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Navajo Nation changes tribal law regulating uranium transport
Native American group approves stronger legislation after revival of uranium mining operation that sees radioactive material moved over reservation.
UK govt unlocks up to £5.5bn for new nuclear power station subsidy scheme
The UK unlocks up to £5.5 billion in subsidies for the Sizewell C nuclear plant, despite financial and environmental concerns.
Trump campaign targets Biden’s green policies, promises revival of fossil fuels and deregulation
Trump's energy plan aims to boost U.S. fossil fuel output by rolling back Biden's climate rules and EV subsidies.
Senators want Biden to lower South Korean import quota for piping products
Three U.S. senators urged the Biden administration to lower import quotas on South Korean drilling pipes, citing job losses.
USTR delays final determination on China tariffs, announcement due in coming days
The Biden administration Friday delayed an announcement of its determinations for US tariff hikes on Chinese EVs, batteries and solar cells
Countries still far apart on COP29 finance goal
Countries still remain far from agreement on COP29 UN climate funding target to help developing countries cope with climate change
New Swiss nuclear dawn seen decades away at best
Bringing Swiss nuclear power stations online could take decades due to political and financial hurdles, energy experts and politicians say
Kamala Harris says she will not ban fracking as president
"As president, I will not ban fracking," Harris said in an interview aired on Thursday evening.
National Trust restores nature across area twice the size of Manchester
The National Trust has surpassed its goal to restore over 25,000 hectares of priority habitat by 2025, achieving it ahead of schedule.
