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Taiwan firm halts plan for $1B battery plant in B.C. that had federal support
A $1B lithium-ion battery plant in Maple Ridge, B.C., has been shelved as Taiwan Cement Corp. focuses on local production.
Venture Global says new LNG environmental review unnecessary
Venture Global criticizes FERC's call for extra environmental review of its CP2 LNG project, claiming standards are met.
North Dakota governor charts his path to Interior with a rosy state oil and gas outlook
President-elect Trump taps ND Gov. Burgum as Interior Secretary with a mandate to "Drill baby drill," boosting U.S. energy dominance.
Stick to current climate change laws, US tells top UN court
US urges ICJ to uphold UN climate accords, sparking backlash from activists over its stance on historical responsibility.
Pope Francis receives electric popemobile from Mercedes
Mercedes-Benz delivered an electric popemobile to the Vatican on Wednesday for use by the pontiff, who has repeatedly called for global action on...
Nova Scotia, still dependent on fossil fuels, drops in rankings for energy efficiency
A national study says Nova Scotia's leadership position in energy efficiency has been overtaken by other provinces, including its closest neighbours.
Nippon Steel committed to U.S. Steel takeover, aims to close in Dec, says executive
Nippon Steel remains committed to its $15B U.S. Steel acquisition, confident of closing by year-end despite U.S. opposition.
First Nations in Alberta want Impact Assessment Act review for Pathways Alliance project
Eight Alberta First Nations urge federal review of $16.5B Pathways carbon capture project over environmental and health risks.
Climate Investment Funds board backs $500 million Ethiopia nature plan
CIF backs a $500M plan to restore degraded land in Ethiopia, protect forests, boost food security, and fight climate change.
