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South Carolina considers its energy future through state Senate committee
The South Carolina Senate is working on a comprehensive energy policy amid rapid growth and evolving power demands, aiming to avoid past mistakes...
Codelco could face $8 million fine for tailings dam violations
The charges against state copper giant Codelco were filed over the management of its Talabre tailings dam at its Ministro Hales division.
Alberta regulator fines Imperial Oil over tailings leak
The Alberta Energy Regulator has imposed a penalty of C$50,000 on Imperial Oil over toxic tailings leak at its Kearl oil sands mine.
BMW overtakes Tesla in European EV sales for first time: report
BMW led the European battery electric vehicle (BEV) market for the first time, beating U.S. automaker Tesla.
African countries looking to COP29 for higher climate financing share
Negotiators for African nations draw up strategies aimed at increasing funding above 1% of global total for climate projects across the continent.
Putin accuses Ukraine of trying to strike Kursk nuclear plant
Russian leader claims Ukraine attempted to attack nuclear power plant in Kursk overnight.
Analysis: Brazil’s grid caps wind and solar, threatening renewable projects
Temporary power caps on wind and solar plants in Brazil is making renewable investments in the country less viable, say industry insiders.
Judge blocks Arizona lithium drilling that tribe says is threat to sacred lands
A judge halted lithium drilling in Arizona, siding with the Hualapai Tribe, who argue it threatens sacred land.
UK faces legal action over new North Sea oil and gas licences
Oceana UK is challenging Britain’s new oil and gas licenses in court, arguing they endanger marine life and conflict with net-zero goals.
